Deco Bar and Grill

4101 Nw 87 Ave, Miami, FL 33178
American
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Deco Bar and Grill four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Deco Bar and Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi mahi thawed in original ROP package at reach in cooler in kitchen area.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled with excess grease.
22-02-4
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 mahi mahi thawed in original ROP package at reach in cooler in kitchen area.
06-09-1
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored over bread at reach-in freezer near ice machine. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary concentration of 400+ ppm at bar three compartment sink. Chef corrected quaternary concentration to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while doing food preparation at kitchen area. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved next to hand washing sink.
14-09-4
67
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deco Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deco Bar and Grill on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Deco Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Deco Bar and Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Deco Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deco Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Deco Bar and 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 Deco Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Deco Bar and Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.