PRESS & GRIND CAFE
1300-C SE 17TH STREET, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.368.5788
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food no prep or portioned today. Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, observed food stored above the rim line. Employee removed cheese out of temperature and stored inside lower cooler for a quick chill
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers smoked salmon. Poster provided. And manager posted.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in back area of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles in kitchen, above reach in coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Observed employee's back pack stored above bag of onions, stored on dry storage shelf in back kitchen area. Manager removed back pack. 2. Observed employees cell phone stored on shelf above spices, at cook line. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on two door reach in freezer doors, in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket, in kitchen. Operator stored mop upright to allow mop to dry.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer stuck at 76F during calibration.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both unisex restrooms.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping raw chicken in kitchen area. with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of celery under handwashing station next to reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown solution stored on top of ice machine in kitchen. Operator labeled.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to operator and operator printed/ posted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above flip top cooler in kitchen. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer #2 in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed.
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.