Sunrise, Broward County

GRAND LUX CAFE

1780 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR, Sunrise, FL 33323

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Dec 16, 2025
City
Sunrise
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-17-4

Detail 24255641

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook at cook line rubbed hands for 4 seconds before working with food. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24255648

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liquid eggs stored next to sliced cheese. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24255644

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris at cook-line. Warning

16-54-4

Detail 24255642

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher reached temp of 159F. Called eco lab and fixed machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24255647

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris at kitchen and salad prep area. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24255643

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment in standing water at 117F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24255646

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at salad prep station soiled with food debris. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24255645

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand-wash sign in employee bathroom. Operator will obtain before end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Basic: 2Total: 11

12A-18-4

Detail 23852609

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. At cook line employee dried hands with soiled towel then proceeded to cook food to order. Educated operator and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 23852606

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line employee touched their face then touched utensils. Educated operator and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23852614

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In employee locker room approximately 4 small flying insects, 1 in mop sink, 1 by back door, 1 by dishwashing area and 2 by cookline area- landing on walls. Admin Complaint

08A-13-5

Detail 23852607

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At cook line in reach in freezer raw chicken is stored over sweet potato fries without a physical barrier to separate them. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23852613

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in refrigerator raw eggs were stored over dairy products. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23852611

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle steaks in walk in refrigerator. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 23852608

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At expo line employee handled dirty dishes then handled dirty dishes without washing hands. Educated operator and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 23852605

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler by dishwashing area a container of chopped lettuce which was cut 4 hours prior was at a temperature of 45-47F at 3:30 cooling since 11:00 - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- Operator moved to a walk in refrigerator for quick chill. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23852604

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 1000ppm) Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23852612

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dishwashing area multiple containers that were not properly air dried were stacked on top of one another. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23852610

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in refrigerator unwashed vegetables are stored over assorted sauces. Warning

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 23574181

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used to line ahi tuna at salad station. PIC discarded tuna. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-51-5

Detail 23574182

High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed, Triple Sink (sink and surface +700). Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23574178

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. Observed in pasta station low boy cooler, ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23574180

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pasta station low boy cooler, ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

21-10-4

Detail 23574177

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed across from cook line and at salad station. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23574179

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line, unwashed avocado stored next to ready to eat food in low boy cooler across from grill. Warning

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 23304759

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - approximately 10 flying insects landing on ceiling above salad station. - 1 flying insects flying over straws at bar. - 1 flying insect landing on salt dispenser in bare. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23304760

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (50F - Cold Holding), raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in low boy cooler below grill. Ice bags placed on chicken to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23304758

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed: - pico (42-49F @ 2:18 - Cooling since 1:00, second temperature 41-57 at 3:35) - sour cream (42-54F @ 2:24- Cooling since 1:00, second temperature 42-53F at 3:25). Items were being cooled below a heat lamp resulting in the top portions not being cooled. PIC placed items in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23304757

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion cheese sauce in low boy cooler below grill. PIC removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-49-4

Detail 22164824

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At dish machine initial temperature check was Dishwasher (Temperature 150-154F) operator ran machine multiple times then reach 160F. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22164822

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dry storage area - observed approximately 5 small flying insects landing on canned foods and dry storage shelving- operator killed and removed 5 small flying insects- operator cleaned and sanitized area. At soda station near bar area- observed approximately 3 small flying insects landing on soda Machine counter- operator killed one small flying insect - clean and sanitized area. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22164823

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking handwash sink by prep area kitchen handwash sink- operator removed trash can. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03C-44-5

Detail 22138769

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- observed chicken cooked from raw to 140 degrees F for service. Employee placed chicken on grill and cooked to 168 degrees F. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22138772

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook line- observed employee with gloves on wipe hands with wiping cloth, no hand wash or gloves change and continue to prepare food. Operator corrected employee on the spot. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22138771

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front bar- observed employee cigarette box and lighter on bar counter. Operator removed cigarette box and lighter. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22138770

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Baker and prep area station- observed wiping cloth on prep tables. Operator removed wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22138768

Basic - Stored food not covered. Main kitchen at dish area- observed speed rack of baked bread no covered. Employee covered bread. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-10-4

Detail 22039838

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wiping cloths on prep table in bakery station. Employee removed wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 21354217

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ahi tuna over cooked farro in salad station reach-in coolers. Chef reversed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21354216

Basic - Ice buildup in bakery walk-in freezer. Chef stated he is having the freezer serviced soon. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21354218

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in reach-in freezer. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 20846690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer bakery. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Observed ice buildup has been cleaned but is still forming in cooler and operator has ordered new parts. Time Extended

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 20844905

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger stored above raw steak in broiler cooler. Operator removed hamburger and stored below steak. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20844903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed hot hold - chicken minced (44°F - Cold Holding); steak (45°F - Cold Holding);, per operator items were moved from walk-in cooler to unit at 11 am today. Operator added ice to cool. Observed expo cooler with homemade ranch at 46°F, per operator item was moved from walk-in cooler to unit. Operator removed and stored in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20844908

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink on front bar area with Brillo pads in sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20844904

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed hood used to scoop flour on fryer make table hot side. Operator removed and replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20844907

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on bakery line. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20844906

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer bakery. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 20600734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board stained and with heavy cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Observed same. Operator discarded some heavily grooved cutting boards. Time Extended

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-05-4

Detail 20597731

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from water bottle and handle food service containers with food stored in them. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20597732

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold side salad - pepper cooked (46°F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); and hot side grill- caramelized onions (46°F - Cold Holding); blanched asparagus (46°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items were removed from walk in coolers and moved to units this morning. Operator removed items and stored in coolers to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20597733

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser under salad hand sink missing paper towels. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20597736

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board stained and with heavy cut marks. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20597735

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open water bottle on cook line. Operator had employee discard item. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20597734

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in sautéed cold side top side. Warning