Garden Grill
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
35
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Garden Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Garden Grill's latest score of 35 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee came from outside and touched different surfaces, then engaged in food prep put in the gloves on without washing his hands . Employee was coached and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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 sanitizer 0 ppm . Employee replaced the bucket immediately, then 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plates and utensils being washed inside dishwasher machine when sanitizer bucket is empty. Employee replaced the bucket immediately and washed the dishes again. Chlorine 0 ppm, then 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed one hand sink was removed from the kitchen area ( ( hand sink located by the door) without approval Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration in Dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink located by the kitchen entrance was removed, 3 compartment sink changed the location ( now by the entrance and also the equipments **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Eduardo Munguia and Jesus Marin working in the establishment for more than 2 months.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
35
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from the kitchen ( hand sink located by the door) . Plan Review office didn't approved the hand sink removal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: On 10/27: Observed hand sink was not reinstalled and no plan review application was submitted (Confirmed with the DBPR Doral office). **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed hand sink was removed from the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink located by the kitchen entrance was removed, 3 compartment sink changed the location ( now by the entrance and also the equipments). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No plan review application has been submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed no application or plans in the system. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from the kitchen ( hand sink located by the door) . Plan Review office didn't approved the hand sink removal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: On 10/27: Observed hand sink was not reinstalled and no plan review application was submitted (Confirmed with the DBPR Doral office). **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kits ( chlorine and quat ) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink located by the kitchen entrance was removed, 3 compartment sink changed the location ( now by the entrance and also the equipments). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No plan review application has been submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quinoa and cooked pasta from Wed 15/2025 inside reach in cooler without date marking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed no date on cooked pasta from 10/22 as per operator. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed plastic containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed whole apples display without protection at the buffet area. **Time Extended**
08B-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed some old grease inside the oven. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
58
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above the guacamole inside reach in cooler. Manager inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee was washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from the kitchen ( hand sink located by the door) . Plan Review office didn't approved the hand sink removal. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kits ( chlorine and quat ) **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink located by the kitchen entrance was removed, 3 compartment sink changed the location ( now by the entrance and also the equipments). **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located at the kitchen . **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quinoa and cooked pasta from Wed 15/2025 inside reach in cooler without date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed plastic containers **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the floor. Manager moved it to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks with food contact surface up at the buffet line. **Warning**
24-18-4
37
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 1 hand sink blocked y the trash container . Person in charge moved the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed hand sink blocked by 2 big thermos and 1 container inside the sink. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink in the kitchen . Station was restocked . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Missing paper at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for Ernesto and Maria Elena , working in the establishment for more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed Ernesto Salazar doesn't have an employee training at the time of the inspection. Ernesto has been working for approximately 1 year . As per GM, the training is scheduled for next Thursday 5/1. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: License is at the office.
50-09-4
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open to the public and operating with an expired license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certificate was approved on 4/12/2019 and expires on 4/12/2024 .
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 1 hand sink blocked y the trash container . Person in charge moved the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager on the property.
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink in the kitchen . Station was restocked . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for Ernesto and Maria Elena , working in the establishment for more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
47
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed one of the kitchen hand sink is blocked by a case . Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing jewelries ( bracelets) .
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed awe with food on the floor. Employee moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
70
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard on cut melons at buffet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: As per new GM , No food items will be exposed at the buffet unless sneeze guards be present and food will be protected .
08B-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food at buffet area not protected ( cut melons ) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Not observed at the time of the inspection.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No probe thermometer available. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. As per GM, the system has a problem with plumbing connection that goes to the city line. The issue has been reported to the city. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: The problem persists on premises. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed by hand sink station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Missing trash container. **Time Extended**
33-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking underneath dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed leak on premises. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
33
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside shopping market bags instead of food grade bags.
14-31-5
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
78
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: By mistake, manager took food handler training instead of manager certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed potato bags stored on the kitchen floor. Manager moved them to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Observed apple box on the floor . **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
86
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage containers ( juice, milk ) stored inside the ice used for drinks.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage containers ( juice, milk ) stored inside the ice used for drinks.
01B-13-4
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. Info was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed potato bags stored on the kitchen floor. Manager moved them to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of dust on the top of the dishwasher machine.
16-21-4
50
Sep 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garden Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garden Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garden Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Garden Grill.
How does Garden Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Garden Grill most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Garden Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garden Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Garden 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 Garden Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garden Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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