GRAND CAFE SANDWICH & ESPRESSO BAR
2905 STIRLING RD, Hollywood, FL, 33312
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (12)
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70F - Hot Holding). Per operator sushi rice was prepared yesterday and has been held at room temperature overnight.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70F - Hot Holding). Per operator sushi rice was prepared yesterday and has been held at room temperature overnight.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (55F - Cold Holding) being held on speed rack in kitchen for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to oven to begin cooking
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (55F - Cold Holding) being held on speed rack in kitchen for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to oven to begin cooking **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70F - Hot Holding). Per operator sushi rice was prepared yesterday and has been held at room temperature overnight. Sushi rice not time marked and no written plan for time as a public health control. Discussed with operator and provided time as a public health control written plan. See Stop Sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70F - Hot Holding). Per operator sushi rice was prepared yesterday and has been held at room temperature overnight. Sushi rice not time marked and no written plan for time as a public health control. Discussed with operator and provided time as a public health control written plan. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door stainless outside of office area
Basic
- 21-10-4Corrected on site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 06-01-5Corrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw tuna thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw tuna thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse containers. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to use three compartment sink
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse containers. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to use three compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic
- 53B-14-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate
- 35A-06-4
Accumulation of dead flying insects in control devices.
Basic - Accumulation of dead flying insects in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in control device located next to rear entrance. Not installed above any food preparation/storage areas
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,dust. Observed on screen mounts, poles to shelving at cook line flip top cooler
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.