Coconut Grove Sailing Club
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Coconut Grove Sailing Club 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Coconut Grove restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at storage area reach in freezer raw chicken stored on top of shrimp and mahi.
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent throughout soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed along cook line and behind stoves and fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven door handles. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for cook line oven soiled with burnt on grease buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and environmental cross contamination can occur. Observed kitchen exit/ delivery door propped open unprotected.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers throughout.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed throughout on lower shelves.
14-20-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls around cook line soiled with grease build up
36-27-5
55
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw burger patties stored on top / with bags of fries and sausages at chest reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener. Operator placed at dish machine to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used to store soiled dish ware next to dish machine. Employee removed.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use sink to rinse wiping cloth. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for precooked chicken wings and ribs in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed at women's bathroom toilet paper on floor and sink area.
32-07-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen thawing packages of tuna and mahi. Operator began to remove from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep coolers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven doors. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with food and grease build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout bar area and behind fixed equipment in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) and Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up 3 compartment sink until technician arrives to repair. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over dressing/ sauce containers at cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda spray nozzle at bar soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at bar used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on prep line cutting board. Operator removed and cleaned area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout bar area and behind fixed equipment in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
43
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in stand reach in freezer, raw beef steaks stored over fries and corn.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed for cutting board at prep line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket with thawing packages of spinach dip in sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 packages of spinach dip thawing in standing water at hand wash sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packages of frozen tuna and mahi mahi not removed from packaging in reach in cooler to thaw.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest reach in freezer at rear of kitchen.
14-69-4
55
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above raw beef located in the reach in cooler adjacent to the 2 door unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food Observed for the raw ROP packaged tuna thawed and still under vacuum, located in the standing reach in cooler.
01B-03-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for the raw ROP packaged tuna thawed and still under vacuum, located in the standing reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed for the raw shrimp thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed ceiling fan blades soiled with accumulation of dust , located above prep table.
36-50-4
61
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.operater renewed license online during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked ribs with raw seafood located in the standing reach in freezer,prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the ware washing area.
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense mango chutney, prep cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vents opposite prep table,kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the floor by the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
50
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw tuna,standing reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm at the time of the inspection,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the storage/prep area . **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the ware washing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor by the entrance of the kitchen. The operator cleaned the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed a cup of tea on the prep table. The operator removed a cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coconut Grove Sailing Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coconut Grove Sailing Club on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coconut Grove Sailing Club?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coconut Grove Sailing Club.
How does Coconut Grove Sailing Club compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?
Coconut Grove Sailing Club most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Grove average of 68.
Has Coconut Grove Sailing Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coconut Grove Sailing Club have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coconut Grove Sailing Club 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 Coconut Grove Sailing Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coconut Grove Sailing Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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