Lorenzo's BBQ

18200 Nw 22 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

American

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Lorenzo's BBQ stretching back to 2022. On Jul 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Gardens restaurant scores 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on the stove top.

23-03-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots with heavy grease.

22-02-4

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top and flat top with rust.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the truck.

36-10-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed floor of food truck soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed floor of food truck soiled. **Time Extended**

36-10-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Observed floor of food truck soiled. **Warning**

36-10-4

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed broken window. **Warning**

36-60-5

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under prep counter is soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Observed MFDV glass is broken.

36-60-5

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No chlorine 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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is soiled.

22-02-4

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 shelves under preparation tables, exterior of reach in cooler, stove and grill has accumulation of grease and dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the mobile food dispensing vehicle.

36-27-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed stove, and grill is soiled.

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lorenzo's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lorenzo's BBQ on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lorenzo's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lorenzo's BBQ.

How does Lorenzo's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Lorenzo's BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Lorenzo's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lorenzo's BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lorenzo's BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lorenzo's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lorenzo's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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