Coloyo's Food & Grill

981 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Coloyo's Food & Grill has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Coloyo's Food & Grill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket in reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed soiled gasket in reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flies flying at BBQ area. **Warning**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Observed MFDV obtaining water from unapproved source. **Warning**

27-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked at reach-in cooler. As per manager, two days. Coached manager on correct procedures. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Observed MFDV not reporting to commissary as required. **Warning**

51-23-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed sliding windows removed at BBQ grill area and front service window. **Warning**

35B-14-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket in reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic spray bottles not labeled at cook line. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over container with cut ham inside reach in cooler. Manager stored cut ham on shelf above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel inside hand wash sink. Manager removed towel from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board by smoker.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed No hair restraint while grilling.

13-03-4

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork inside reach in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator did not know how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. Operator was trained by Inspector how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters over grills. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by ice machine.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coloyo's Food & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coloyo's Food & Grill on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coloyo's Food & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Coloyo's Food & Grill.

How does Coloyo's Food & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Coloyo's Food & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Coloyo's Food & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coloyo's Food & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coloyo's Food & 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 Coloyo's Food & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coloyo's Food & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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