Grill House
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2024
32
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Grill House, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Note that Grill House's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 15, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 14 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment gaskets in poor repair”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Grill House's 32 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above vegetables in the walk in cooler. Employee reorganized them in the right way. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and took clean plates without washing his hands .
12A-16-4
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. No evidence that employees were informed about their responsibilities. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a dish tray. Sink is located next to 3 compartment.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training. Employees have been working in the establishment for mora than 60 days : Karl Word Pierre, Marie Josee and Recep Acikdeniz **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in coolers gaskets in poor condition. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet at the hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside women restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-62-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Missing mop sink at the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed at the public women restroom . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
38-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk-in cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed big hole on kitchen ceiling and some cracks on second floor ceiling . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
32
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees touching the face , the arms and continue working with food.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open to the public operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pita bread inside carry out shopping market Thank you bags inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located by the dishwasher machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training , employees have been working in the establishment for more than 2 months . ( Karl Word Pierre, Marie Josee Perceval) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located by the dishwasher machine.
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 white rice from yesterday morning ( as per cook ) without date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters .
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed at the second floor. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed at public restrooms. Both public restrooms.
38-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed bog hole on the kitchen ceiling . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair net .
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair.Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at the hand sink located next to the dishwasher machine.
29-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside both public restrooms.
36-62-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
17
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: certified manager not present and 4 employees working in the kitchen engaged in food preparation. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed no current employee trainings on premises. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed big hole on the ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Establishment will be under remodeling after Passover. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Ceiling in disrepair, big hole above the hood. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Previous license display at the front . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed missing sign by the dishmachine where the hand sink is located. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
70
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice inside reach in cooler from Monday 11/1.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching the food ( falafel ). Employee corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole next to the kitchen door.
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach in cooler door broken/ loose. Cooler located in front of the grill.
14-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils, pans and pots not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop left inside standing water. Water temperature 67 F.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located next to Diswashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Both coolers located next to the fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler located underneath the service window. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grill House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grill House on file is from Apr 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grill House?
Across the inspection record, “equipment gaskets in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grill House.
How does Grill House compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Grill House most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Grill House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grill House have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Grill House 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.
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