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GRAND CAFE

540 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulated dust in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee printed license. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour, walnuts, sesame seeds, oil and granola out of their original packaging with no name label. Employee started to put names. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Spicy tuna bowl, Spicy tuna toast, Ahi Tuna salad, and Ahi Tuna salad on the menu not identified. Employee started to identify on the menu. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the establishment.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599862

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near hood system at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchens area. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler and freezer gaskets in disrepair at front counter.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at front counter Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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 cut tomatoes not date marked. As per manager, less than two days.

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599494

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near hood system at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed near hood system at cook line. **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 tiles soiled at kitchens area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchens area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350189

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handle inside containers of granola and dry coconut flakes. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near hood system at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchens area. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking at cook line with watch. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at front counter. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler next to front window at kitchen area. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over vegetables at walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement, staff signed form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Provided manager with written procedures form. Form was filled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(282 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Cafe

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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