Effs Graham Y
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Effs Graham Y nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Opa-Locka restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on top of the preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris on the floor inside walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside the reach in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
14-17-4
70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelf under prep table at kitchen area.
22-31-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over cooking/prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed bat walk-in cooler unit.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cooking oil container stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over cook line.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted fan at walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31B-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. New employee. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign missing at hand sink by steam table.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor inside walk in cooler.
36-01-4
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
82
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in col shelves with rust on them p. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them p. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water pressure. **Warning**
12A-19-4
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.poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by hand washing sink **Warning**
31B-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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in n the entire establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on n wall by mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in col shelves with rust on them p. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall by steaming table and on hallway by walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5
32
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
14-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor soiled and floor under triple sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Effs Graham Y last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Effs Graham Y on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Effs Graham Y?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Effs Graham Y.
How does Effs Graham Y compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Effs Graham Y most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Effs Graham Y's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Effs Graham Y have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Effs Graham Y 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 Effs Graham Y inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Effs Graham Y is inspected around three times per year on average.
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