Griot 305
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
64
Score
Griot 305 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Griot 305's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
64
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: On 12/15/2025 at the time of callback inspection Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: On 12/15/2025 at the time of callback inspection 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. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: On 12/15/2025 at the time of callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: On 12/15/2025 at the time of callback inspection Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over tomatoes. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: turkey, goat, rice and vegetables held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: On 10/21/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: On 10/21/2024 at the time of the callback inspection manager certificate by ServSafe Waldings Deshommes 10/17/2024.
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: On 10/21/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-09-4
78
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: On 10/14/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-09-4
61
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with food on the floor inside walk in. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
47
Mar 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
61
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: On 4/4/2023 at the time of callback inspection Food debris inside reach in cooler **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease on hood, walls and ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: On 4/4/2023 at the time of callback inspection **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At room temperature
10-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles.
36-32-5
Basic - Hood filters grease.
14-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipments **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall greasy throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Griot 305 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Griot 305 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Griot 305?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Griot 305.
How does Griot 305 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Griot 305 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Griot 305's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Griot 305 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Griot 305 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 Griot 305 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Griot 305 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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