GRIO EXPRESS
4308 N SR 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms toilet bowls Hand washing sink in other bathroom.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerators
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink. Next to fryer and behind cook line out.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and gatoraid stored on the floor at front counter
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind freezer chest in rear kitchen
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a bucket stored in standing water 77F in kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed GE reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered Observed cooked chicken, black rice and legumes not covered in freezer chest. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Picliz (64F - Cold Holding) on prep table at room temperature per. Observed cooked turkey legs (44-56F - Cold Holding)on prep table out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Employee placed in freezer chest to cool.
- 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 pork (108F - Hot Holding) cooked potatoes (67F - Hot Holding) per operator out of temperature less than 3 hours. Employee turned up steam table **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hotel pan over hand washing sink in kitchen.
- 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In one bathroom
- 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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and bathrooms
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerator in kitchen soiled with food debris and grease residue
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen, soiled cardboard on floor. Not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On kitchen floor in front of stove Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen water stain. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still ob **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In rear kitchen behind freezer chest. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips or quaternary test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback inspection waiting for results of test. Pic gene toussaint Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On kitchen floor in front of stove Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen water stain. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest broken off hinges Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains stored on floor in back kitchen. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In rear kitchen behind freezer chest. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed GE refrigerator/freezer in rear kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (85-110F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on shelf in kitchen. Per operator held out of temperature since 6:30am. Not portioned or prep today. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (85-110F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on shelf in kitchen. Per operator held out of temperature since 6:30am. Not portioned or prep today.See stop sale Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in GE refrigerator/ freezer pikliz (50F - Ambient Cooling) per operator cooling since 10:00am Operator placed in freezer for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 black rice (66F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of steam table. Per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator reheated rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pic Jean Troussaint 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 or quaternary test strips. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles on floor at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles on floor at front counter.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 75F
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of frozen chicken,pork sitting out on freezer chest in room temperature
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cellphone than engage in food preparation.
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water at three compartment sink, hand washing sink employee bathroom.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onions and peppers (63F - Cold Holding); pikla (62F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed in ice **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 rice (105F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of steam table. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance degreaser not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-60-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in back entrance of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a bucket with utensils being stored in standing watrer temperature 80F. Warning
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in back entrance of kitchen. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of frozen cooked turkey sitting on top of freezer chest at room temperature. Operator placed items in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage and carrots (65F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (56F - Cold Holding) sitting on prep table at room temperature. Per op held less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. Warning
- 31A-06-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed in customer bathroom the hand washing sink missing. Per operator customer broke sink and In process of replacing sink. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).