Cancun Grill Doral
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cancun Grill Doral stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing back flow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed four white cutting boards at cook line grooved and not easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
78
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing back flow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw frozen meat in reduced oxygen package at walk in freezer missing time stamp less than thirty days without an approved haccp plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at kitchen area soiled with a mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed four white cutting boards at cook line grooved and not easily cleaned. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese sauce at walk in cooler not covered. Chef covered product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw frozen meat in reduced oxygen package at walk in freezer missing time stamp less than thirty days without an approved haccp plan and not properly labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-53-1
55
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables at walk-in cooler. Products we correctly arranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employees unable to answer questions on appropriate chlorine sanitizer level and cold method of calibrating a thermometer. Coach employees on proper procedures. **Repeat Violation**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine filters with no service date.
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting boards at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf next three compartment sink. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at coffee station at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on left bottom side and bottom of back exit door near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked beef, pork, and chicken labeled with date but not time. Coached manager on correct procedure.
03G-53-1
43
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
27
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in front of kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
95
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Cream of Coconut by Coco Lopez at 3lb 9.5oz, stored on rolling rack at kitchen area. Observed Chef discard dented can into trash bin. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding) all located at prep cooler, due to condenser frozen soiled, as evidenced of standing water at bottom of cooler unit, located across from fryers of kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to keep food items on ice for rapid cooling. Observed pinto beans (50F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding); guacamole w/ diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); flan (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler. Manager left door of walk in freezer open to lower temperatures of cooler unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions (88F - Hot Holding); sauteed greens peppers (101F - Hot Holding); sauteed mushrooms (98F - Hot Holding) all located at holding compartment in front of cookline, holding at room temperature, less than 4 hours. Chef removed placed onto flattop grill to reheat to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to triple sink. Employee refilled paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzles located at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks, heavily grooved and stained located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at ice bin at bar area. Handle of ice scoop was placed in an upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in front of kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from stove top of kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from fryers of kitchen cookline.
29-49-6
41
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding). As per the manager the products were placed on line less than 3 hours ago. The manager put the lids over the products for a quick cool.
03A-02-5
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. Poster provided via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers not inverted. The manager inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the drink station.
36-27-5
41
Oct 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
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 raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); steak (52F - Cold Holding); pork (58F - Cold Holding) pico de gallo (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); as per the manager those items were on line since 9:00 am this morning. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); steak (52F - Cold Holding); pork (58F - Cold Holding) pico de gallo (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the office. The manager put towels at the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of salt. The manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone charger on top of the vacuum sealer machine. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of dishes in the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the ice machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles on the cook line not labeled. The manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cancun Grill Doral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cancun Grill Doral on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cancun Grill Doral?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cancun Grill Doral.
How does Cancun Grill Doral compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cancun Grill Doral most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cancun Grill Doral's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cancun Grill Doral have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cancun Grill Doral 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 Cancun Grill Doral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cancun Grill Doral is inspected around three times per year on average.
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