GRAND CAFE
2491 NE 186 ST, Miami FL 33180 · 818-983-8102
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019019902 | Apr 25, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed various Raw fish stored over various sauces in reach in cooler.
Observed establishment offering raw sushi and raw eggs in various menu items. However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Observed mixer blocking Handwash sink in new approved pizza section. Advised manager that all handwash sinks must be accessible for employee use at all times.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and prep table.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Manager removed.
Observed raw fish thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink.
Jul 30, 2026□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Feb 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed pizza station added in dining room containing oven, reach in cooler, mixer, handwashing sink and prep. No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager instructed employee to defrost and cooler and chip away ice buildup.
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed establishment using time without temperature control for sushi rice 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. As per manager rice had only 30mins prior to start of inspection. Manager coached employee and instructed him to add time marking.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged.
Observed pizza station added in dining room containing oven, reach in cooler, mixer, handwashing sink and prep. No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager instructed employee to defrost and cooler and chip away ice buildup.
Observed avocado not washed prior to preparation. Manager instructed employee to remove from line and wash.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager instructed employee to remove labels and rewash containers.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Non-food grade paper towels used as liner for cut container of vegetables.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs were located on prep table with an ambient temperature of 76F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored on prep table at 81F - Cold Holding. Per chef butter is kept on table during morning rush. Advised that all foods are to be kept at proper temperature in order to eliminate temperature abuse.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area next to stove.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container and container lid cracked or broken.
In-use knife stored in cracks between reach in coolers in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area in kitchen area.
Observed case of pizza boxes stored on floor in kitchen area.
Observed various Foods stored on floor under shelves in walk in cooler/ freezer and prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Non-food grade paper towels used as liner for cut container of vegetables.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs were located on prep table with an ambient temperature of 76°F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored on prep table at 81F - Cold Holding. Per chef butter is kept on table during morning rush. Advised that all foods are to be kept at proper temperature in order to eliminate temperature abuse.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area next to stove.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon and raw tuna but Menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container and container lid cracked or broken.
In-use knife stored in cracks between reach in coolers in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area in kitchen area.
Observed case of pizza boxes stored on floor in kitchen area.
Observed various Foods stored on floor under shelves in walk in cooler/ freezer and prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef prep and plate food with his bare hands. Advised manager and she instructed him to discard food, wash hands and put on gloves.
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various foods stored on floor under shelves in walk in cooler and in prep area. Manager instructed employee to move to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed oranges not washed prior to preparation. Oranges were taken from the box they were delivered in and placed in juicer without washing first. Manager instructed employee to wash and place in clean container for storage.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 sushi rice without time marking. As per manager rice was made less than an hour. Manager added time.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ plus employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Observed establishment offering raw tuna and raw salmon however menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of sauces being stored on floor in warewash/ prep area, and cases of food in walk in cooler/freezer.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature. Manager moved to walk in cooler.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining cut leafy greens.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed waffles being stored in thank you bags.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table in pizza station. Manager moved to reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in upstairs storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various squeeze bottles not labeled.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of cooked egg plant. Located under flat grill.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored directly in thank you bags. Located in reach in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Temperature was 78F and eggs were located on prep table in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of cooked egg plant. Located under flat grill.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored directly in thank you bags. Located in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Temperature was 78°F and eggs were located on prep table in kitchen area.
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. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice stored in rice holder without time marking.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in ware wash area being blocked by milkshake machine.
Handwash sink removed from kitchen area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Showed manager plans approved by DBPR.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink behind front counter used as a dump sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Whole fruit displayed on front counter for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Advised manager and he instructed employee to wrap.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth directly lining sushi rice.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag being stored on side of flat grill and employee drinks being stored on prep tables throughout establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler and various sodas stored on floor in upstairs dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind front counter.
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.