GRAND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1104 E FOWLER AVE #102, Tampa FL 33612 · 973-766-4022
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
JUN 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy can of pineapple chunks. Rotten milk dated 10/09/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Empty bucket of sanitizer connected to dishwasher. Manager placed a full bucket of sanitizer to dishwasher.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy can of pineapple chunks. Rotten milk dated 10/09/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop green beans inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef raw chicken cooked crab all stored in same pan inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
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/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed soap at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any food in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin. Manager removed bowl.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle on cooks line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cloth and placed in dirty rag bin.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in front counter area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet cloths stored on food preparation table.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm. Sanitizing solution and detergent mistakenly switched position. Operator corrected chemical position, ran dish machine multiple times, tested 100ppm.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen entrance.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 employee has proof of training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked whole ducks, cooked whole chickens and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on shelves with clean drinking cups at wait station. Operator removed employee drinks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees on cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of frozen time/temperature control for safety food in walk-in freezer. Multiple bags of flour in 2nd floor dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
Stored food not covered. Cooked ducks, cooked chicken and various food items in walk-in cooler.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jun 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 12, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On top of dish machine
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple employees eating and drinking on prep tables in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.