Inspection Report

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GRANDPA'S DINER

7588 S FEDERAL HIGHWAY · PORT SAINT LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436405
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725431
DBPR license6603099

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked bacon, on cooks line, Raw ground beef over potatoes cooked in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 76f cooling, potatoes 186f cooking, tomatoes 56f cooling, ham diced 55f cold holding, chicken salad 55f cold holding , tuna salad 55f cold holding , cheese 60f cold holding , egg whites 63f cold holding , ricotta 50f cold holding ,shredded cheese 50f cold holding , egg plant 53f cold holding , Pork 57f cold holding , turkey sliced 55f cold holding , ham sliced 55f cold holding , corned beef 57f cold holding , all foods were place in unit less than three hours ago advised to rapid chill in freezer or ice bath monitor temperatures and do not store any foods in cooler until it is maintaining 41f or below. Meat balls 54f cold holding , hamburger 46f cold holding , this cooler had a delivery today and he just put it away advised to keep monitoring temperature and keep doors closed until it reaches 41f degrees or below internally. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored near soda bag in a box **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bar area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door on cooks cooler and cooler not maintaining 41f or below

#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dish machine

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.