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PRESS & GRIND CAFE

474 N FEDERAL HWY · FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450146
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739173
DBPR license1624568

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation. Employee handle cellphone then handled ready to eat whole washed avocados without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, counter top Butter pats per operator items held more than 4.5 hours ago, food not prepped or portioned today, see stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, counter top Butter pats per operator items held more than 4.5 hours ago, food not prepped or portioned today, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room handwashing sink blocked by freezer, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink with filter water dispenser attached to sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Brooklyn Bagel with raw smoked salmon, reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate35A-22-5

Intermediate – Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Non service dog at coffee table area, customer left. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container and cell phone on back room food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go coffee no date marking. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Juice station Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm), operator made new solution. Quaternary 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.