Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill

18398 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**

14-73-4

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Time Extended**

50-03-4

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked beef. Employee placed raw pork at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 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. Procedures were provided to employees. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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.Form was provided and signed by employees . **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two foam cup inside beverage containers.

14-01-5

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (117 F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (96 F - Hot Holding); pork stomach (123 F - Hot Holding) at grill. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator started to reheat the products, cooked beef (170 F - Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer was provided. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed some hood filters missing.

14-42-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed the door and window are open all the time. **Repeat Violation**

35B-10-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed the door and window are open all the time. The manager was informed that the door and window need to be closed or need to install a screen.

35B-10-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, raw pork, raw beef not covered at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil with handle touching the cooked rice. Operator moved the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill.

How does Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cinco Hermanos BBQ & 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 Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cinco Hermanos BBQ & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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