Great American Grill
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Great American Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Dania Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. All food in Breakfast buffet station and in breakfast station in cook line. 1.Buffet station ;Cut melons , butter packets, cream cheese , oat meal ; scrambled eggs , sausages , cooked potatoes , cooked corn beef hash ,sausage gravy, milk 2. Breakfast station in cook line - Raw shell eggs , cheddar cheese , pooled eggs , waffle mix Per operator breakfast is from 6:00- to 10 am, all foods are discarded at the end of breakfast. Operator provided log with time marking during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves inside walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside two drawer cooler in cook line. Operator opened bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in turbo air reach in cooler in cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.
31B-04-4
64
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets ; (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding) held on self service buffet line less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed foods on ice to quick chill. Suggested using Time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cleaning cart in buffet station. Operator labeled table cleaner **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Breakfast buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
24-11-4
64
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop unit upper cooler, diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut sausage (52F - Cold Holding). Containers not being held fully inside cabinet to stay cold as possible. Per employee items out of reach in since 7:00am. Items moved back to reach in cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Whole raw shell eggs and liquid eggs in ice bath beside cook line being kept on time. Manager does not have written plan. Form provided to be completed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. After three attempts, final rinse temperature not reaching 180F. Manager called for service during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and phone in empty dish rack above dish scrape area.
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of oil and butter substitute on shelf beside cook line missing labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Baffle inside ice bin has mold like buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
55
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left area came with keys proceeded to handle a clean plate to serve food without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) 5 flying insects by garbage can next to mop sink front of dishwashing machine located back of kitchen. 2) 10 small flying insects landing on wall at kitchen entrance. 3) 1 flying insect landing on wall behind container of coffee filters in kitchen. 4) 1 small flying insect landing on cutting board on prep table in kitchen. 5) 3 small flying insects at the bar away from kitchen. 6) 2 flying insects by garbage can at kitchen entrance. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table- ; Shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item on table less than 4 hours. Food not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back prep area. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher not reaching minimum temperature of 160F. Discontinue use of machine for sanitization and set up triple sink sanitizer for items.
16-54-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Great American Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Great American Grill on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Great American Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Great American Grill.
How does Great American Grill compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Great American Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Great American Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Great American Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Great American Grill 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 Great American Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Great American Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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