La Merma Grill

12244 Sw 130 St, Miami, FL 33186
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Merma Grill six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bread inside the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips expired 11/2025.
16-37-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed window is kept opened all the time. Food truck does not have sliding doors neither air curtains.
35B-10-4
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above fully cooked chicken breast observed in the standing reach in freezer. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
86
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
90
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above churros,located in the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
86
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above churros,located in the standing reach in freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing dressings not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the standing unit.
14-69-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Merma Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Merma Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Merma Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Merma Grill.

How does La Merma Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Merma Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has La Merma Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Merma Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Merma Grill 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 Merma Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Merma Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.