Dogma Grill
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
27
Score
Across the available record, Dogma Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Dogma Grill trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees put hands inside pants pockets waiting for get an order, and proceeded to put new gloves to prepared food. Coached employee to wash hands properly before put new gloves.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (78F - Hot Holding) at flat grill. As per manager prepared more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (78F - Hot Holding) at flat grill. As per manager prepared more than 4 hours. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put new gloves with no hand wash. Coached employee to wash hands before put gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pork stored inside reach in cooler, as per manager removed from freezer the night before. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sloppy joes with ground beef container not date marked stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager prepared yesterday. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under reach in cooler across cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle stored inside the container touching sloppy joes across cook line reach in cooler soiled. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed across cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil squeeze container not labeled at cook line. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under cook line.
36-06-4
27
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak not commercially packaged stored over bags of fries at reach in freezer by cook line. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Provided by email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager filling out a container with water from the hand sink by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed wiping cloth stored on cooks shoulder being used between uses.
21-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board by prep table across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze plastic bottles of cooking oil not labeled by cook line. Observed squeeze bottle of water not labeled by cook line.
02D-01-5
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager filling out a container with water. Coach manager to only use hand sink to wash hands.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager took can opener to three compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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 6 mahi mahi inside ROP stored on reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup containing water next to cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled at front counter area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at preparation area across cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler across cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area.
21-12-4
58
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 mahi inside ROP stored on reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager for approximately 2 days. Manager discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee started to clean ice machine during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
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 3 mahi inside ROP stored on reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager for approximately 2 days. Manager discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at front counter. Manager removed from floor and placed I side triple sink for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed make table door interior side soiled with black mold substance across cook line.
22-16-4
70
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Multiple hose bibs no vacuum breakers
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of rust-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
14-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packets of beef and tube of beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved them to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (121F - Cold Holding); chili (124F - Hot Holding); onions at flat grill, as per cook less than 2 hours. Employee reheated. beans (166F - Reheating); chili (166F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Alex Matamoros certification expired on 06/14/2023.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen area, Manager start clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on 3 doors reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to pick up window.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle not identified with common name at cook line.
02D-01-5
43
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bacon stored above pickles in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair on cook line.
36-24-5
78
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dogma Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dogma Grill on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dogma Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dogma Grill.
How does Dogma Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dogma Grill most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dogma Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dogma Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dogma Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dogma Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dogma Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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