Grand Bay Club
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
50
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Grand Bay Club stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Key Biscayne restaurants (averaging 57), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 Rocco Mauriello with expire CFM on 01.05.2026. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP cooked chicken at WIC. As per manager they last 3-4 days. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice container under slicer table. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table at preparation area. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at RIC at prep area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC and WIF gaskets soiled. **Warning**
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 quinoa and scallops ROP with no production time. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
50
May 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler by coffee maker and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by salad station.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
70
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 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), operator reset Dishwasher, final reading(Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of maximum cold holding temperature, coached cook.
53B-16-4
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 person in charge Jose Solis certificate expired on 06-04-2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 inside walk in cooler with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
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. Observed all employee training expired on 08-23-2024 or before. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling by ware washing area with mold like substance and water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straw at bar area not individually wrapped.
25-27-4
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 establishment utilizing reduced oxygen packaging for raw meats, raw chicken and cooked octopus not removed from package within 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled underneath 3 compartment sink at ware washing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler by coffee maker and cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by its common name by coffee maker station.
02D-01-5
32
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled located in the back prep area of kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
78
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection operator paid license online Validation number 238648108. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cheese containers at reach in cooler across from cook line.
08A-05-6
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 to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
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. At the time of the inspection chef printed and signed employee reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in flour and bread crumbs container.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated grease/ debris at hood filters. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed table fans above prep areas soiled-with accumulated dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
41
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Bay Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Bay Club on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Bay Club?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Grand Bay Club.
How does Grand Bay Club compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Grand Bay Club most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Grand Bay Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grand Bay Club have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Grand Bay Club 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 Grand Bay Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Bay Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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