Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
35
Score
Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Hollywood restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, a flat of raw shell eggs was stored on top of a bucket of tomato sauce. The eggs were relocated to the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the cook line flip top cooler, a small bowl was being used to dispense the tomato cucumber salad. The bowl was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hydrogen peroxide stored next to baking soda on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter pats stored at cook line without date mark. Per operator, butter pats stored at cook line for approximately 2 hrs. Operator put time mark on butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (46°F - Cold Holding) stored inside low boy cooler at bar. Per operator, milk stored in cooler for approximately 2 hrs. Operator put milk to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside to go bags, inside low boy freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with unknown solution stored on floor at cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at bar. Operator had employee clean and sanitize ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will setup triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over chest freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
43
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine, sanitizer bucket empty, operator changed to new solution and primed line. Dish machine sanitizing at 50ppm chlorine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator provided parasite letter from Sysco for raw tuna being served. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with waffles inside walk in freezer. Operator placed waffles inside containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #2 ; boiled eggs (44F); tomato sauce (46F) held less than 4 hours ago in cook line. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above hood system in cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler in kitchen. Operator installed new tiles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth on top cutting board in cook line. Operator moved to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream inside freezer behind front counter. Crispy salmon inside walk in freezer. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar.
How does Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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