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GRANO DE MOSTAZA RESTAURANT

GRANO DE MOSTAZA RESTAURANT located in FORT LAUDERDALE has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5550 NW 31 AVE STE 101

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13569063

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13480221

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of empanadas not covered in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw whole fish stored on same tray as sliced deli ham. Operator removed the fish and ham placed on separate trays and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over queso in reach in cooler Observed raw fish stored over queso cheese in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site 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 container of raw chicken breast stored on top of another container of raw beef in dukers reach in cooler. Operator separated containers and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup stored inside hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed fish. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Warning

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907693

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 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 flour container the scoop handle in contact with the flour. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of shredded beef and black beans and cooked chicken not covered in reach in cooler.
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of cooked chicken in dukers reach in cooler. Explained to operator how to correctly store items. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored on top of container of raw beef in dukers reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter
  • 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 cooked black beans and beef per employee prepared 07/30 not date marked

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed multiple dead roaches on floor behind freezer chest next to flat to grill. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets and a watch.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 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 handle in contact with salt. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Levella microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve hot or cold insulated cups stored on floor in storage area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in freezer chest not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops 29F sitting in a pan on prep table at room temperature.
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs stored top portion over RTE Mustard and Mayonnaise bottom portion no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator placed eggs on bottom portion make table Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over a container of sour cream in Dukers reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing pad stored in hand washing sink front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer chest soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 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 contact with dried peas. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer chest soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef not and container of cooked beef in dukers reach in cooler. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on the floor located by rear kitchen door. Warning
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed whole chicken in direct contact with a t shirt togo bag in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Warning
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over croissants. Warning
  • 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 fish (123-125F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less then one hour. Operator increased temperature of steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Raquel F Sandoval appointment for September 26 2024 Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stock pot in front of hand washing sink in kitchen employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Operator had water hardness test strips and ph level. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571439

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drink container on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above prep table in kitchen next to single serve sandwich wrapping paper. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of joint pain medication above prep table.p in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on premises.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357653

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not inverted. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several food service items in hand wash sink at front area. Corrected On-Site