Ackee Tree Grill
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Ackee Tree Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miramar facility scores 78, putting Ackee Tree Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at the time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at handwash sink next to prep table unable to dispense paper towels
31B-05-4
70
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed no proof provided that some employees informed. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed cooked rice stored in reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator, rice cooked more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on walls next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee needed proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls at dishwashing area soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification expired on 06/5/2024.
53A-03-7
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed spoon with handle stored in container with crush garlic.
10-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
82
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed cleaning chemicals stored with food on storage shelf . Operator removed chemicals and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing station.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tool stored on shelf above food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
70
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed various plant foods hot held at 122-131°F in front line steam table. Per operator all items placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat items to 165°F. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. A thermometer has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing food containers and utensils without correctly set up 3 compartment sink. No sanitization occur. Advice operator to setup 3 compartment sink properly.
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with jerk seasoning stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
41
Jan 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef bones in plastic bags over boxes of shrimp. Operator placed shrimps on top shelf of beef bones shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table-front counter-fried plantains (112F - Hot Holding); curry chicken (120F - Hot Holding), per operator food held less than two hours, employee reheated on the stove to 179F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
74
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022 **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding display ; rice and beans (111F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot holding less than two hours, employee reheated in microwave to 170F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided for the entire establishment **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet cloths on drain board . Employee removed all **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two doors freezer, open bottle of flavor water, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of cooking oil by storage area, employee placed 6 inches above the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. RIC by cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Cell phone and charger on shelf of dry goods storage rack in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-01-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ackee Tree Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ackee Tree Grill on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ackee Tree Grill?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ackee Tree Grill.
How does Ackee Tree Grill compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Ackee Tree Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Ackee Tree Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ackee Tree Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ackee Tree Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ackee Tree Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ackee Tree Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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