Loranas Caribbean and American Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Loranas Caribbean and American Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Loranas Caribbean and American Grill was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Gardens restaurant, which scores around 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above salmon in cooler under flat top. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
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 staff with expired certificates. Phyllis, Daniella, Durrell. 03/06/26 and 03/2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jar cherries on floor in bar. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins on floor at waiter station. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at kitchen entrance. Operator removed from floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
41
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 86F. Cook placed metal containers on top of flattop. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (112F - Hot Holding) stored on top of flattop for less than 3 hours as per cook. Cook placed items in the oven to reheat.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carrots stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the entrance of the dishwashing area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the kitchen, next to steam table.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler where snapper is stored in.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher and storage rack.
36-27-5
43
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food residue inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food residue inside. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Darrell and philliys with an expired certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed Darrell and philliys with an expired certificate. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the mop sink and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the mop sink and dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the kitchen reach in cooler by the stove soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed gaskets in the kitchen reach in cooler by the stove soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cheese sauce (62F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cheese sauce (62F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), as per operator solution finished last night. Operator has 3 compartment sink prepped. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen hand washing sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Darrell and philliys with an expired certificate. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food residue inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair. No food items are inside. Technician is on the way. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the mop sink and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the kitchen reach in cooler by the stove soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) stored on the floor in the kitchen, as per operator ran out last night, remade with different solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitation bucket stored on the floor by the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
33
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at the kitchen not sanitizing properly. Operator had 3 compartment sink set up. Observed Bar- Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)at the bar not sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at the kitchen not sanitizing properly. Operator had 3 compartment sink set up. Observed Bar- Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)at the bar not sanitizing properly. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the grill for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items were placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: At the time of the call back inspection observed jerk chicken (117F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Item was placed to be reheated. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
74
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) and Kitchen: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up 3 compartment sink in both areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: At the time of the callback inspection Bar: Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) and Kitchen: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yapheh Palmer with an expired certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed Yapheh Palmer with an expired certificate. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corners of the walls in the kitchen and warehouse washing area damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed corners of the walls in the kitchen and warehouse washing area damaged. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping clothes under 2 cutting boards, operator removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: At the time of the callback inspection observed 1 wet towel under the cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed no handwashing sign at the bar. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of the hot holding box. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of the hot holding box. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant license expired on October 1, 2023. At the time of inspection observed approximately 10 customers and 4 food employees engaged in food preparation.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unpeeled sweet plantains in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) on top of prep reach in cooler in front of flat top at kitchen area. As per operator placed on the line at 10am. Operator placed shredded cheese inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling, 2nd temperature observed at 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
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 jerk chicken (105F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding box, less than 4 hours. Operator reheated jerk chicken (173F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two chemical spray bottles on wall stored near food service window, not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink, across from cookline and near back exit door. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in ROP packaging being thawed in standing water, no longer frozen, located near kitchen cookline. Operated removed salmon from ROP packaging and placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler under flat top at the kitchen and at the hot holding box.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under green cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler across the cook line and walk in cooler. Observed dust accumulation on hood filters.
23-03-4
30
Nov 3, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwash sink blocked by boxes. Employee removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service boxes of cups improperly stored. Observed cups on the kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service forks are not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at serving station.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on 2 preparation tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and French fries uncovered in the reach in cooler freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal water not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Sitting on reach in cooler that stores food used for public consumption.
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed deep fryer is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of deep fryers are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers/freezers are interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
41
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loranas Caribbean and American Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loranas Caribbean and American Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loranas Caribbean and American Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Loranas Caribbean and American Grill.
How does Loranas Caribbean and American Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Loranas Caribbean and American Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Loranas Caribbean and American Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Loranas Caribbean and American Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Loranas Caribbean and American Grill 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 Loranas Caribbean and American Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Loranas Caribbean and American Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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