PRESS & GRIND CAFE
474 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Back prep room - 2 Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink - water dispenser attached to sink. Repeat Violation
- 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink with filter water dispenser attached to sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container and cell phone on back room food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Grab and go coffee no date marking. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Juice station Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm), operator made new solution. Quaternary 150ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation. Employee handle cellphone then handled ready to eat whole washed avocados without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site 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. Front counter, counter top Butter pats per operator items held more than 4.5 hours ago, food not prepped or portioned today, see stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, counter top Butter pats per operator items held more than 4.5 hours ago, food not prepped or portioned today, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room handwashing sink blocked by freezer, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink with filter water dispenser attached to sink. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Brooklyn Bagel with raw smoked salmon, reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning
- 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Non service dog at coffee table area, customer left. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
15
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 at front counter. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to single serve containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee without hair restraint. Additionally, employee with long ponytail ineffective as it is touching food. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75F Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw chicken then ready to eat food with no handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed Greek yogurt spread (50F - Cold Holding), pesto (48-50F - Cold Holding), cut cherry tomatoes (47-48F - Cold Holding) at flip top #2. Additionally, marinated raw chicken (47-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in back prep area items were not prepped or portioned today. Additionally, observed raw chicken breast (78-80F - Cold Holding) thawing in sink for less than 2 hours. Items in cooler held for more than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one small flying insect at kitchen area, not landing on anything. Operator killed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Greek yogurt spread (50F - Cold Holding), pesto (48-50F - Cold Holding), cut cherry tomatoes (47-48F - Cold Holding) at flip top #2. Additionally, marinated raw chicken (47-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in back. None of the foods prepped or portioned today. Held in cooler more than 4 hours.. 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 fried eggs hot held at 120-135. Operator reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at back area. Operator removed blockage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Quiche and milk. Paperwork provided to operator. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Provided handout for operator. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back room hand sink blocked by chest freezer. Operator moved to allow access to sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Quiche - front counter. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator and reviewed. Operator filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).