Los Roques Gourmet & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Los Roques Gourmet & Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 11 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 17 violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Los Roques Gourmet & Grill trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed RIB SOUP (49F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed RIB SOUP (49F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired more than sixty days, since October 1st, 2025. Operator paid during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs at walk in cooler stored over unwashed vegetables.
08A-04-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal parts on shelf over three compartment sink not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in cooler employee food, not separated from ready to eat items, employee removed personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic bins of who,e fish and raw beef and pork stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose at three compartment sink leaking.
29-11-4
43
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on October 1st ,2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at work station with deep marks and no longer easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled with mold Like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 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 ROASTED PORK SHOULDER (50F - Cooling)at walk in cooler, as per employee more than six hours. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat products at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored under prep table at kitchen area at an ambient temperature of 45F or more. Employee placed eggs on ice and stored in reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROASTED PORK SHOULDER (50F - Cooling)at walk in cooler, as per employee more than six hours. Observed RAW LIVER (50F - Cold Holding); RAW PORK CHOPS (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than 24hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RAW LIVER (50F - Cold Holding); RAW PORK CHOPS (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than 24hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee and operator unable to answer proper cold holding temperature. Coached employees on proper cold holding temperatures. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp and fish in handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **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
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 more than four employees without a CFM present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a/c vent at kitchen area soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on October 1st ,2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at work station with deep marks and no longer easily cleaned. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at walk in cooler in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of frozen fish stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen area not shielded. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled with mold Like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two plastic containers of soup at walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind steam table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
19
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
14
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above u washed produce at walk-in cooler. Chef arranged products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) as reach-in cooler at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Products were over to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler soiled across from fryers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen and front counter hand washing sinks. Paper towels were placed for both areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self-closing mechanism was broken at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large plastic containers stored on kitchen floor, under counters. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler at cook line with an ambient temperature of 60F. TCS products were moved out of u it.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler across from fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of plantains and soup stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 81F at cook line. Chef moved container to grill for heating up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored at front counter and next to three compartment sink.
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
29
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas stored in regular " Thank you" bags inside chest freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed approximately 3 food employees engaged in food and beverage preparation, serving 3 customers at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment receives fresh oysters and no previous tags provided at time of inspection. Discussed with Manager that tags must be kept for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 food manager certification expired for Luis Gil Morales on 2/24/2024 by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to mop sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not kept inverted located on top of convection oven at kitchen area. Observed large pots and lids stored on kitchen floor, under counters and between equipment. **Warning**
24-05-4
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 snapper filets not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, stored inside walk in cooler. Manager removed fish from ROP packaging and discussed proper thawing requirements with employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has heavily grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at reach in cooler across from fryer station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of plantains stored on floor under kitchen counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at ice machine at front counter coffee station. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F, located next to soups, at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located across from fryer station. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler, located across from fryer station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table at kitchen area. Manager removed knives stored between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Observed women's and men's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located across from fryer station of kitchen cookline. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
27
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several different items inside shopping bags in the white upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 a package with corvina at a temperature of 43°F. Still in the sealed package. The manager discarded it.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (53F); butter (53F - Cold Holding)in the preparation reach in cooler. As per the manager the items were placed in the cooler approximately one hour ago. The manager removed the items and put in the walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5
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. Poster provided via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a the preparation reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large plastic container in the sink. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign provided via email and the operator printed it and posted it during the inspection.
02A-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler across from the fryer.
23-24-4
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 a package with corvina at a temperature of 43°F. Still in the sealed package. The manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several large plastic containers on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage and a mold like substance above the triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the preparation reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand washing sink dripping water from a pipe.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the freezers.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different items not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, observed the walk-in cooler floor worn. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of the oven.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
13
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensils in a stainless steel pan with a water temperature of 83°F. The owner poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in the chest and upright freezer in shopping bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish being stored above fruit in the walk in cooler. The owner moved the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding) at the preparation reach in cooler. The manager discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several pans on top of oven not inverted. The owner inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on the shelf above the triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Worn, floor. The walk-in cooler floor is in disrepair.
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Roques Gourmet & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Roques Gourmet & Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Roques Gourmet & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Los Roques Gourmet & Grill.
How does Los Roques Gourmet & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Roques Gourmet & Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Roques Gourmet & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Roques Gourmet & Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Roques Gourmet & 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 Los Roques Gourmet & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Roques Gourmet & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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