How many health inspections has GRAND CAFE had?

GRAND CAFE has had 34 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has GRAND CAFE ever been shut down?

Yes, GRAND CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at GRAND CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at GRAND CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

GRAND CAFE

540 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GRAND CAFE MIAMI BEACH 5 LLC · License: SEA2333407

GRAND CAFE in Miami Beach, FL has 34 inspections on record with 283 total violations (8.3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

34Inspections

283Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 27, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for GRAND CAFE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 10, 2018	Roach activity	08:19:00

Inspection History (34)

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 28, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 33 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 27, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 25 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 30, 2017 — Complaint Full· 10 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2017 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 15, 2017 — Complaint Full· 25 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

GRAND CAFE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has GRAND CAFE had?: GRAND CAFE has had 34 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has GRAND CAFE ever been shut down?: Yes, GRAND CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at GRAND CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at GRAND CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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