Cajun Grill
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Cajun Grill stretching back to 2022. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen. Operator replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen; dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water and cup on top of reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice machine air vents soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation on walls; all through kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food shelf and dish rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 12 live flies in warewash area. Flies were in air, and on soda syrup cases and single service cup boxes. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen blocked by garbage can. Garbage was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food shelf and dish rack. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior cooler across cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles on counter above prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
52
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aide kit stored on prep cooler counter at cook line. Manager removed and stored at front counter document storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked by trash can. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of cabbage stored on floor at three compartment sink area. Manager removed and stored on bench. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (48 F - Cold Holding)and sausages (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127 F - Cooking). Operator put the chicken again at the grill. Final temperature cooked chicken (187 F - Cooking). **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, one located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed the stairs that was blocked the HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw chicken stored on floor next to the oven. Operator picked up the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, one located next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
58
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee coming from outside of the establishment and began working without first washing hands. Employee was informed that he needs to wash hands first. Employee washed hands and started working with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an open raw chicken box stored on floor next to the oven. Operator moved the box to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
78
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink blocked by a ladder. The ladder was removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the grout in several areas of the kitchen and dishwashing area missing of low between tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle of the scoop in the rice container touching the food.
10-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash at the dishwashing area hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the white kitchen containers with out name lable. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler shell eggs over broccoli. Operator removed the eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen area cooked chicken (131F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than half an hour. Operator moved the chicken to the grill to increase the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the dishwashing hand wash sink blocked by a garbage can, a sweeper and broom. The items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the grout low between tiles at the kitchen area in several sections **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink without hand wash sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the spice containers by the woks without name label
02D-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cajun Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cajun Grill on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cajun Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cajun Grill.
How does Cajun Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cajun Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cajun Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cajun Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cajun 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 Cajun Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cajun Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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