Grio Express
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
29
Score
Grio Express, located at 4308 N Sr 7 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, had a high-risk inspection on November 10, 2025, with a score of 29. This inspection identified one critical violation, seven major violations, and eight minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its 12 recorded evaluations.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
29
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
37
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
26
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Violations — Nov 10, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Throughout kitchen card board on floor is soiled **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator . **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Mop sink water reading 81F. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood at cook line soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink at cook line slowly draining water when closed. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer in ware washing area - Raw Fish stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked turkey thawing on counter in preparation area. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures. Operator placed in refrigerator to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - Cooked onions (100F - Hot Holding), Cooked goat (120F - Hot Holding).Per operator items were made and held in unit approximately less than 3 hours ago. Advised operator reheated items on stove. Operator reheated items to - Cooked onions (175F Hot Holding ), Cooked goat (185 - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Jean Toussaint. Pending call back due on 11-22-2025. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for 3 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket when using chlorine as a sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink water reading 83F **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee rest room no paper towels. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line , hand wash sink has no hot water. Water at 81F Employee rest room hand wash sink no hot water. Water 81F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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