Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood

Last inspected:

2905 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, FL 33312
Overview

Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood has logged 24 inspections with 121 combined violations since 2016, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection—in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent: hand-washing failures appeared in 4 separate inspections (July 2025, October 2024, October 2022, and earlier), employee health reporting violations were cited 3 times (February 2025, October 2023, October 2022), and proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 4 inspections (February 2026, October 2023, October 2022, and earlier). Chemical storage violations were documented twice (February 2026, February 2025). A fire safety violation on February 9, 2026 noted a propane tank larger than regulatory capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 identified 33 violations—the highest single-inspection count on record—including three high-priority findings for management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, and time as a control measure, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time. An October 2023 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 6 violations including four high-priority findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
121Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in office area. Operator moved outside **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Rear exit door has trash can blocking it. Removed trash can. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood last inspected?
Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited violations at Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood had?
Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood find?
Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood ever been shut down?
No, Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Grand Cafe Sandwich & Espresso Bar in Hollywood has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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