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Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria

1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Ceiling tile missing in ware washing room” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria's latest score of 90 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can of jellied cranberry stored on can rack in kitchen. Operator discarded. Stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked salmon (129F - Hot Holding); butternut squash soup (131F - Hot Holding) inside hot box in kitchen. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put foods back in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spoon and trash stored inside hand wash sink in employee cafeteria. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in bakery / pantry station soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in ware washing room.
36-36-4
90
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at ice machine room. Operator wrote common name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator wrote common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish machine area.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front of the house equipment room area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal Cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board throughout. Operator removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes until equipment is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top case of oil next to ware washing area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken covering shredded pork inside walk in cooler. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup on floor inside walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverages in walk in cooler above foods to be served to customers. Operator placed drinks in a container and stored on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Two Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area. **Warning**
36-36-4
67
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
90
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing in ware washing room” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria.

How does Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Ballroom and Employee Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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