Press & Grind Cafe

1300-C Se 17Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Press & Grind Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Covered waste receptacle not provided in women&#39” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw pork bacon stored above raw shrimp inside low boy cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer stuck at 76F during calibration.

05-06-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored right above pancake batter. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping raw chicken in kitchen area. with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of celery under handwashing station next to reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both unisex restrooms.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food with watch on wrist. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown solution stored on top of ice machine in kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. Observed employee back pack stored on rack next to single service items on rack across from three compartment sink. Operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris at bottom of reach in cooler interiors of front counter flip top and low boy coolers.

22-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed front counter wiping cloth quat sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-2

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad 46°F cold holding, sliced tomatoes 45°F cold holding, ham 45°cold holding at flip top cooler in kitchen. Per operator, items checked were at 40°F cold holding at 7:00am. Operator added ice to bring down temp. Milk 50°F cold holding and whipped butter 46°F cold holding in cooler #1 for less than one hour at front counter. Operator placed milk and butter in ice bath to bring down to temp. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Press & Grind Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Press & Grind Cafe on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Press & Grind Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “covered waste receptacle not provided in women&#39” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Press & Grind Cafe.

How does Press & Grind Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Press & Grind Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Press & Grind Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Press & Grind Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Press & Grind Cafe 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 Press & Grind Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Press & Grind Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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