Aji Latin Grill
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
82
Score
Aji Latin Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Aji Latin Grill on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing water with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located at front counter soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED ONIONS (51F - Cooling)at reach in cooler, as per manager made the previous day.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes at reach in cooler. Manager removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED ONIONS (51F - Cooling)at reach in cooler, as per manager made the previous day. Observed commercially processed salmon in original ROP packaging thawed at cook line reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter (72F - Cold Holding) on prep table at kitchen area. Employee placed batter in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed caramel filled desserts at front counter display held at ambient temperature with not written plan to hold under time.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees wearing jewelry engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both men's and women's bathroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed salmon in original ROP packaging thawed at cook line reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cook line with deep cut marks and not easily cleaned..
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler under microwave at cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed previous inspection, not available upon request. Manager printed previous inspection during current inspection.. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
35
May 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above soups in the reach in cooler. Employee removed the soups. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was not aware of how to check the chlorine sanitizer of the dishwasher.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken in standing water stored inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 Elaine who started working 10 days ago, has not signed the food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen .
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a fly strip with dead insects above 3 compartment sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards no longer cleanable in the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones stored above preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed her watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers not properly air dried by the hand wash sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn in the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed all desserts are prepared in different location. The fabric is located in Kendall and distributed to all 3 keik locations.
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several containers with old labels stuck..
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened bottle stored inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not stored inverted by the hand wash sink.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in standing water inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the hand wash sink in the kitchen is soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
30
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizing solution with no label located at front register. Operator placed label immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing oil located near cook line with no label. Operator labels immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Apr 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. It was fixed but still a small gap is observed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling is missing above 3 compartment sink and the front counter above 3 compartment and coffee machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed ceiling is missing above 3 compartment sink and the front counter above 3 compartment and coffee machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed ceiling is missing above 3 compartment sink and the front counter above 3 compartment and coffee machine. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
86
Jan 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling is missing above 3 compartment sink and the front counter above 3 compartment and coffee machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed ceiling is missing above 3 compartment sink and the front counter above 3 compartment and coffee machine. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
86
Jan 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed squash soup (108 F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Employee reheated it. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling is missing above 3 compartment sink and the front counter above 3 compartment and coffee machine. **Warning**
36-04-5
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 9 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed flan and rice pudding prepared at home. **Warning**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Scrambled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected during the inspection. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter was provided. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed opened three little containers with left over sauces inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
07-06-5
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 Salsa (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Scrambled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above rice in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on preparation table next to sauces and seasoning ingredients. Preparation table is located between the three compartment sink and the stove. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 flan desserts. 4 rice de leches. **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave and clean containers soiled with old food debris and grease. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside handwashing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified on menu as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Employee provided bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of clean plastic container lids . Observed 1 under front counter. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink missing faucet. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with an accumulation of grease and old food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor under hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed tuna container with old label in reach in freezer. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage in reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet is missing on three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed RIC shelves pitted with rust. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed glass plates soiled with grease above steam table in the kitchen. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside reach in freezer and reach in cooler uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from ice machine draining on floor at the front counter. **Warning**
29-03-4
5
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Raul, Annie, and Manuel working for less than 60 days with no food handler training.
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, he started signing it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer cooler gaskets in disrepair near exit door.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes and fries not protected while stored at kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
50
Oct 18, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aji Latin Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aji Latin Grill on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aji Latin Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Aji Latin Grill.
How does Aji Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Aji Latin Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Aji Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aji Latin Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aji Latin Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aji Latin Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aji Latin Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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