Ararat Grill Bar

18090 Collins Ave T-22, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Ararat Grill Bar has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.

Ararat Grill Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to metal bowls being stored inside. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in ware wash used by food employees. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Observed pan of cooked egg plants stored on top of garbage can. Advised chef and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers.

14-86-1

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 and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cubs stored in hand washing sink in bar area.

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cups stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Manager removed.

10-20-4

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining containers of cut vegetables in walk vegetables.

14-86-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation.

14-36-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers and tops being stored on floor in hallway.

25-05-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning cutting board in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located in kitchen area.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while cutting vegetables.

12B-01-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw beef thawing at room temperature. All were located on food cart in kitchen area.

06-01-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves and under cut board.

14-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ararat Grill Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ararat Grill Bar on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ararat Grill Bar?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ararat Grill Bar.

How does Ararat Grill Bar compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Ararat Grill Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Ararat Grill Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ararat Grill Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ararat Grill Bar 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 Ararat Grill Bar inspected?

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

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