GRIO EXPRESS
4308 N SR 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (12)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter Pikiliz (67F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was out for approximately one hour. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table cooked rice (132F - Hot Holding), cooked turkey (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator items were out of temperature for less than 1 hour ago. Advised operator to place food on stove and reheat items . Operator reheated foods to -cooked rice (202F - Hot Holding) cooked turkey (197F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters at cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2. Throughout kitchen is soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters at cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2. Throughout kitchen is soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of chest freezer to back of establishment.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of chest freezer to back of establishment.
Basic
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink at cook line .
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink at cook line .
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered. Interior of chest freezer to back of establishment, cooked rice stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Interior of chest freezer to back of establishment, cooked rice stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Basic
- 16-37-1Repeat
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine as the main sanitizer .
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine as the main sanitizer . **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate
- 05-08-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate
- 36-06-4Repeat
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Throughout kitchen.
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dry storage rack shelf in kitchen .
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dry storage rack shelf in kitchen .
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor. 1.In kitchen case of plantain stored on floor. 2.At front counter cases of bottled drinks stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1.In kitchen case of plantain stored on floor. 2.At front counter cases of bottled drinks stored on floor.
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.