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GRANO DE MOSTAZA RESTAURANT

5550 NW 31 AVE STE 101 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3447610
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736637
DBPR license1620019

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed whole chicken in direct contact with a t shirt togo bag in Frigidaire reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over croissants. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (123-125F – Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less then one hour. Operator increased temperature of steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Raquel F Sandoval appointment for September 26 2024 **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stock pot in front of hand washing sink in kitchen employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Operator had water hardness test strips and ph level. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with dried peas. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer chest soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef not and container of cooked beef in dukers reach in cooler. **Warning**

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#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on the floor located by rear kitchen door. **Warning**

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#5Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 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.