Al Fuego Grill

9605 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176
African
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Al Fuego Grill four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 23, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Al Fuego Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form of kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; not kit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at sink; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in next to soda cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
64
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol stored on register located on top of reach in cooler. **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Observed no form of kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate on site. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; not kit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and triple sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at sink; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in next to soda cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on sugar container on counter. Operator wrote name on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
78
Feb 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. Discussed with operator, and provided email handout.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No 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, located near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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. Discussed with operator, and provided email form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located near three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Fuego Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al Fuego Grill on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al Fuego Grill?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Al Fuego Grill.

How does Al Fuego Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Al Fuego Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Al Fuego Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al Fuego Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Al Fuego 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 Al Fuego Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al Fuego Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.