Grand Central Burger Bar

7919 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138

American

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Grand Central Burger Bar has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Across cook line.

22-02-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observe Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) by ware washing area. Operator stated using the three compartment sink. Establishment not operating.

16-55-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink.

42-01-4

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on a faucet near mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel by hand sink at bathroom. Owner provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email,owner printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-5

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 - Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above ware washing area and prep area.

36-37-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at kitchen across cook line.

05-09-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties over cooked artichokes inside cooler drawers at cook line. Operator properly arranged by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) on shelve under prep table across cook line. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the containers **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside small chest freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Central Burger Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand Central Burger Bar on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Grand Central Burger Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Grand Central Burger Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Grand Central Burger Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grand Central Burger Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grand Central Burger Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Grand Central Burger Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Central Burger Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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