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PRESS & GRIND CAFE

PRESS & GRIND CAFE has 6 health inspections on file for its FORT LAUDERDALE location, with an overall rating of 3.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: Yesterday · 6 reports on file

Southeast 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1d ago

Inspection #: 3648323

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

7/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10917577

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - 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.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

1/8/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8871527

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer stuck at 76F during calibration.

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8733586

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both unisex restrooms.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping raw chicken in kitchen area. with no hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of celery under handwashing station next to reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

2/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8490435

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown solution stored on top of ice machine in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

9/1/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8355172

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer #2 in kitchen.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site