GRAZIANO'S GOURMET

229 SOUTH DIXIE HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/22/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between crack of two prep tables across from cook line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed and stored on heated water at prep line. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at butchers station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef stored in walk in cooler not bearing time and date marking of production. As per operator since yesterday 04/20. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter next to coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink at entrance to kitchen next to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10823277
2025-04-22
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 4/21/2025

High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of fruit salad in reach in cooler at front counter across from pastry display case. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup with no lid stored on prep table at dessert station.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of washed and cut potatoes stored on the floor in dishwasher area. Operator removed containers and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between crack of two prep tables across from cook line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed and stored on heated water at prep line. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at butchers station.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cookies at front prep counter next to coffee machine not covered.
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef stored in walk in cooler not bearing time and date marking of production. As per operator since yesterday 04/20. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (frozen) thawing in standing water. Operator began thawing fish under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter next to coffee station.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quiche (51F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per operator from walk in cooler placed about two hours. Also observed pool eggs (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for two hours.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (116F - Hot Holding) at warmer in kitchen area. As per operator for one hour.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at dessert station being used as a dump sink.
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed self service cups of freshly squeezed orange juice not bearing warning label at front counter cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of fruit salad stored in reach in cooler with no label. As per operator made yesterday morning 4/20. Operator added label. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink at entrance to kitchen next to cook line.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner at front counter not labeled.
Food Inspector #8998326
2025-04-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).

Inspection on 10/8/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar at storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water cup stored on prep counter cutting board. Operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour at storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on a container containing breaded chicken with old dated label but prepared that morning. Operator removed old label and placed new label. Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed in walk in cooler packages of raw beef and chicken in on site reduced oxygen packaging with not date and time information. As per operator we sealed the night before. Operator removed items to place 48 hour label. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop bucket at mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at kitchen storage shelf for containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at prep line cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked sausages. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steamer squash soup (67F - Hot Holding); beef soup (69F - Hot Holding). As per operator for 30 minutes, was waiting to reheat for lunch. Operator began reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade soil. Operator removed and cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed at front counter self service beverage cooler, to go cups of fresh squeezed orange juice with no label. Operator removed from case and place in behind the counter reach in cooler.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for employee bathroom and front counter bakery area. Operator provided paper towels for both. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter self service beverage cooler, to go cups of fresh squeezed orange juice with no date label. As per operator was made that morning. Operator removed to place date. **Corrective Action Taken**
Health Inspector (2024-10-08)
2024-10-08
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 6/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: At time of callback inspection still observed mop not hung to dry. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at entrance of kitchen soiled. Observed not in use meat slicer soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: At time of callback inspection observed can opener soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand wash sink, employee using sink as a dump sink to clean coffee cups. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: At time of callback inspection observed hand wash at entrance still used as dump sink. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8654505
2024-06-18
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 4/16/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in shared restaurant bathrooms. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water cup on prep table across from cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at front counter prep table and cook line prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of rice, sugar and flour at entrance of kitchen. Operator placed handles above food items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line, spaghetti meat sauce, raw chicken, sliced ham and cheese items not covered. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in standing reach in freezer raw chicken stored next to raw beef steaks. Operator placed steaks on upper shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch trash can at cookline to move, then proceeded to plate customer food without changing gloves. Operator coached cook on proper glove and hand wash procedures. Cook washed hands and changed gloves. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line modongo soup (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator for more than 4 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line modongo soup (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded soup. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line breakfast potatoes (62F - Cold Holding). As per cook for less than 2 hours. Cook placed into freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at entrance of kitchen soiled. Observed not in use meat slicer soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand wash sink, employee using sink as a dump sink to clean coffee cups. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. As per manager no employee training is available for any employee. Employees all hired over 60 days, Sonia, Yailis, Adriana, Gustavo, Ines, Louis, Natalie, Gisela, Maria and Scarlet. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form. Operator reviewed and signed with each employee present at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food Inspector #8552117
2024-04-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 11/20/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8551854
2023-11-20
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 11/14/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. While conducting the inspection employee cleaned the bin Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife.. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Form provided while conducting inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager took it to the dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a tray with to sauces on top of hand sink. Corrected by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Form provided while conducting inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8345299
2023-11-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).

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★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(171 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025