La Griglia
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, La Griglia has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
La Griglia's latest score is in line with the Doral average of 73. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at dish Machine at ware washing area.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and AC vents soiled with debris over cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
74
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area between cook line and preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to reach-in freezer at preparation area.
35A-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at bar and bathrooms used by staff. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at bar. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink not completely attached to wall at kitchen area near cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed hand washing sink not completely attached to wall at kitchen area near cook line. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink not completely attached to wall at kitchen area near cook line. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
64
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located on wall near triple sink at warewashing area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Contact DBPR Customer Service 850.487.1395.
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulation of dust located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelf above prep cooler, not kept inverted. Observed frying pans on top storage rack, above triple sink near cookline, not kept inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located across from fryer station.
23-03-4
61
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Emailed to manager at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and emailed to manager at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar area.
31B-04-4
74
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed above the triple sink in the ware washing area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in an unmarked container above the triple sink. The chef removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards on the floor in front of the meat slicer. The chef removed the items and had them washed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a metal bottle without a lid been stored on the meat slicer also observed the employee drinking from it. The chef removed the bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket torn on the reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance. Observed the handle on the reach in cooler broken across from the fryer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two large containers of cooking on the floor next to the triple sink. The chef moved the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. The chef removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwaves soiled at the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled across from the fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed four containers above the triple sink not covered. The chef covered the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed four containers not labeled above the triple sink. The chef labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers in the ware washing area.
24-08-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Griglia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Griglia on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Griglia?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Griglia.
How does La Griglia compare to other restaurants in Doral?
La Griglia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Doral average of 73.
Has La Griglia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Griglia have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Griglia 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 La Griglia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Griglia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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