Gramps by the Sea on the Bay
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Gramps by the Sea on the Bay has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS at second floor near ice machines with utensils inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed beige cutting board grooved at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a beware guard at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken missing production time at WIC.
03G-53-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at end of cook line and at HWS next to ice machine and near oyster area.
31B-04-4
61
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation at kitchen area wearing a watch. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a beware guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
78
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025. Operator paid license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed at oyster station at deck area. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at kitchen area soiled with mildew like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation at kitchen area wearing a watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a beware guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to flattop griddle torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from grill soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed ROP raw chicken and raw pork ribs not removed from pack within forty eight hours. **Warning**
03G-54-1
50
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by cook line HWS.
31B-04-4
78
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in the bar area.
10-18-5
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed orange table fan soiled with accumulated dust. Observed accumulated grease in oven and on the wall at the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed box of gloves stored above on cutting board in preparation area.
25-29-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen preparation table.
21-12-4
74
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 0 ppm at dish machine. Chef replace chlorine container, new result 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked yellow rice missing date marking as per chef rice was prepared on previous days. Chef placed date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle holster at bar soiled. Observed cutting board at preparation table soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on shelf at preparation table next to grill not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil stored on kitchen floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at steam table.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
55
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chef replaced chlorine at dish machine and ran machine for a few cycles.
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled at bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in front lobby area.
36-34-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gramps by the Sea on the Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gramps by the Sea on the Bay on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gramps by the Sea on the Bay?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gramps by the Sea on the Bay.
How does Gramps by the Sea on the Bay compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gramps by the Sea on the Bay most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gramps by the Sea on the Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gramps by the Sea on the Bay have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gramps by the Sea on the Bay 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 Gramps by the Sea on the Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gramps by the Sea on the Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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