PRESS & GRIND CAFE
474 N FEDERAL HWY, Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954.909.5316
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one small flying insect at kitchen area, not landing on anything. Operator killed and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On the front line, cut avocado with the sticker still attached. The avocados had stickers removed and washed.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee conducting ware washing with gloved hands, then proceed to change gloves and begin preparing food without first washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed on cook line, juice station. Operator removed and discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Provided to operator.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Back prep room - 2 Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink - water dispenser attached to 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink with filter water dispenser attached to sink.
Sep 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation. Employee handle cellphone then handled ready to eat whole washed avocados without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, counter top Butter pats per operator items held more than 4.5 hours ago, food not prepped or portioned today, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, counter top Butter pats per operator items held more than 4.5 hours ago, food not prepped or portioned today, see stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room handwashing sink blocked by freezer, operator moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink with filter water dispenser attached to sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Brooklyn Bagel with raw smoked salmon, reviewed menu updating with operator.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Non service dog at coffee table area, customer left.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container and cell phone on back room food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, operator removed and stored properly.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go coffee no date marking.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Juice station Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm), operator made new solution. Quaternary 150ppm.
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw chicken then ready to eat food with no handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing with operator.
Observed Greek yogurt spread (50F - Cold Holding), pesto (48-50F - Cold Holding), cut cherry tomatoes (47-48F - Cold Holding) at flip top #2. Additionally, marinated raw chicken (47-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in back prep area items were not prepped or portioned today. Additionally, observed raw chicken breast (78-80F - Cold Holding) thawing in sink for less than 2 hours. Items in cooler held for more than 4 hours.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one small flying insect at kitchen area, not landing on anything. Operator killed and sanitized.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Greek yogurt spread (50F - Cold Holding), pesto (48-50F - Cold Holding), cut cherry tomatoes (47-48F - Cold Holding) at flip top #2. Additionally, marinated raw chicken (47-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in back. None of the foods prepped or portioned today. Held in cooler more than 4 hours..
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried eggs hot held at 120-135. Operator reheated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at back area. Operator removed blockage.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Quiche and milk. Paperwork provided to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to single serve containers. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee without hair restraint. Additionally, employee with long ponytail ineffective as it is touching food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75F
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Provided handout for operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back room hand sink blocked by chest freezer. Operator moved to allow access to sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Quiche - front counter. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator and reviewed. Operator filled out form during inspection.
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.