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GRAND BALLROOM AND EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA

1111 N OCEAN DR, Hollywood FL 33019

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats750
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623864
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked salmon (129F - Hot Holding); butternut squash soup (131F - Hot Holding) inside hot box in kitchen. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put foods back in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen m handwashing sink blocked with equipment. Operator moved equipment
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen area, yellow bucket in front of sink, employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Preparation area, fork inside sink, employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can of jellied cranberry stored on can rack in kitchen. Operator discarded. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked salmon (129F - Hot Holding); butternut squash soup (131F - Hot Holding) inside hot box in kitchen. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put foods back in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spoon and trash stored inside hand wash sink in employee cafeteria. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing in ware washing room.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in bakery / pantry station soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at ice machine room. Operator wrote common name.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front of the house equipment room area.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal Cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish machine area.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board throughout. Operator removed cloths.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator wrote common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Two Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Observed same Time Extended
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes until equipment is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top case of oil next to ware washing area. Operator moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken covering shredded pork inside walk in cooler. Chef discarded
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Opened employee beverages in walk in cooler above foods to be served to customers. Operator placed drinks in a container and stored on bottom shelf.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Two Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.