Graziano's
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
50
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Graziano's stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Doral average 73, so Graziano's trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed STEWED BEEF (49F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager made the day prior.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed STEWED BEEF (49F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager made the day prior.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plans for sandwiches and pastries containing a protein. Provided time as a health control form to manager.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bucket with no handle used to scoop ice in ice machine at dry storage area. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line and multiple severs in the dining wearing watches and bracelets while engaging in food service.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers on shelves at prep area and warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in meat cooler soiled with debris.
22-16-4
50
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed MASHED POTATOES (48F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per employee made the night prior.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed MASHED POTATOES (48F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per employee made the night prior.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer hot and cold holding temperatures. Coached manager on proper hot and cold holding temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an ice bucket with no handles in the ice machine. Manager removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees wearing bracelets and watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelves at ware washing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with debris.
22-16-4
52
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. Paper towels were placed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line while wearing watch. Employee removed watch during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at door and interior near cooling unit at walk-in freezer and walk-in meat freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef/steaks (44F-46F Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler drawers under grill station of kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to Chef to add ice to cooler drawers, due to extreme heat from grill station. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (78F-121F Hot Holding) located at steam table unit located between prep coolers, across from cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef removed and began to reheat to 165F at kitchen stovetop. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Hot water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided or maintained throughout food establishment at peak hours. After running hot water for approximately 5 minutes at handwash sinks, prep sinks, triple sinks and mop sink throughout food establishment, observed hot water fluctuating between 86F-78F. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon offered on breakfast menu, not identified with a symbol or asterisk, indicating that menu items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Emailed employee agreement forms to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
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 reduced oxygen packaging method used to vacuum package raw beef/steaks and raw fish, missing time and date product was packaged and not used within 48 hours, all located at display cooler at meat station. **Warning**
03G-50-1
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 food employee training provided by Rooties Bar and Grill expired as of 2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed frying pans not kept inverted located on top shelving above prep coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula between prep coolers, across from kitchen cookline. Chef removed kitchen utensils from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen prep counters. Chef removed wiping cloth from under cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses at kitchen cookline. Chef removed tongs from oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
37
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk-in freezer.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparation cooler at the cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict on the menu without being marked as raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed two sets of water filters not dated with installation or change dates.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line area. Also observed at the cook line on two reach in coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of meat on the floor in the walk-in freezer. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the second walk-in freezer close to the cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the butcher area. The manager removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelving soiled in the walk in cooler. Observed several reach in coolers throughout the kitchen gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in the ware wash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two squeeze bottles at the preparation reach in cooler not labeled. The manager had the bottles labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler behind the front line.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three tanks not secured by the walk-in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the butcher area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked up in the ware washing area.
24-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Graziano's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Graziano's on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Graziano's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Graziano's.
How does Graziano's compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Graziano's most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Graziano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Graziano's have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Graziano's 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 Graziano's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Graziano's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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