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 dateFebruary 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3492273
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8855451
DBPR license6603099

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. prime rib 56f cold holding , ribs 54f cold holding

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Prime rib Ribs

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna 47f cold holding , eggplant lasagna 47f cold holding , cheese 48f cold holding , egg whites 50f cold holding , Door was left open all other foods were cold advised to rapid chill Cheese sliced 47f cold holding , ham sliced 47f cold holding , **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By dish machine

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cook line, aprons on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back of kitchen

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer on cooks line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.