Grand Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
64
Score
The Grand Cafe, located at 540 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, had a recent inspection on 2025-10-10 resulting in a moderate risk score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues with the ice machine and ceiling cleanliness, as well as improper storage of clean bowls. Across seven recorded inspections, the Grand Cafe has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than four employees without a certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for any employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area near vent. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal bowls at warewashing area drying rack not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Spicy tuna bowl, Spicy tuna toast, Ahi Tuna salad, and Ahi Tuna salad on the menu not identified. Employee started to identify on the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulated dust in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee printed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour, walnuts, sesame seeds, oil and granola out of their original packaging with no name label. Employee started to put names. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut tomatoes not date marked. As per manager, less than two days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near hood system at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchens area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler and freezer gaskets in disrepair at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near hood system at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed near hood system at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchens area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchens area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over vegetables at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement, staff signed form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager with written procedures form. Form was filled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handle inside containers of granola and dry coconut flakes. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near hood system at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchens area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking at cook line with watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler next to front window at kitchen area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter. **Warning**
13-03-4
43
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed waffles stored inside non food grade bags at walk in cooler. Operator removed items from non food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed vegetables at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed quinoa (83F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at preparation area. As per operator, item was prepared 3 hours prior. Operator reheated item to 166F. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware of probe thermometer calibration temperature. Coached operator on probe thermometer calibration and provided handout. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for pastry with cheese. Provided written procedures to operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator, item was prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near hood system at cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage and phone stored on slicer at preparation area. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at front counter area.
23-03-4
41
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