DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

GRATEFUEL CAFE

2609 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8988840

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave, Ninja air fryer door handle. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Front counter by hand washing sink. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Front line white chest freezer. -Front counter 1 door reach in cooler. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee handled a raw pooled eggs then handles ready to eat lettuce for a different order. Reviewed proper glove usage and hand washing with employee, employee washed hands and changed glove. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Kitchen; used as storage for container of utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. -Front counter 1 door; Ginger shot, carrot juice. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10729365

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8916186

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. -Front counter 1 door; Ginger shot, carrot juice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729530

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator displayed. Operator printed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 Dead roaches on floor at next to handwashing sink, operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - 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. -Front counter 1 door; Ginger shot, carrot juice. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Padela 2 door reach in; unwashed celery, cabbage over ready to eat cooked chicken, cooked rice. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. - Kitchen employee cracked raw shell eggs and reached into container of shredded cheese without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed properly handwashing and glove usage with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -kitchen counter next to griddle raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding) observed on counter under no temperature control, less than 1 hr, operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front counter; milk (50F - Cold Holding), on counter under no temperature control less than 1 hr. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Kitchen; container and wiping cloth in sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ -Santiago Baravalle 01/23/22 Not present Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen, operator provided. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8646907

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8636632

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Prep area microwave.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - low boy - cheese (49-54F); sliced turkey (46F); cooked potatoes (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup by circulation fans.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Front counter - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Magnetic measuring cup holder visibly soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Prep area - Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 small flying insects on wall and signage by bananas at front counter. Did not observe any flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces. Operator exterminated flying insects and cleaned/sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Prep area - low boy - cheese (49-54F); sliced turkey (46F); cooked potatoes (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup by circulation fans. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - low boy - cheese (49-54F); sliced turkey (46F); cooked potatoes (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup by circulation fans. See stop sale.