Malbec Grill
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Malbec Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Parkland restaurants, the typical score is 69; Malbec Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Not enough pressure at hot water at handwashing sink on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Hot water still does not have enough pressure **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In coffe area wait station tanks are not secured **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Not secured **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: No choking poster **Time Extended**
51-13-4
82
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the handwashing sink at front bar. Bartender refilled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tanks by the customer drink ice in wait station not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. A wooden knife block was on the front cook line. Manager removed knife block.
14-55-4
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw cooler on cook line at cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working unit and called for maintenance Two door cooler on cook line a cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) Chef removed items to working unit
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in freezer in the back room are broken off and hanging down.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand wash sink on cook line next to flip top cooler has no splash guard
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. I reach in freezer in back room the one with the broken gasket
14-69-4
70
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water not at135°, chef put on stove 160° **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork, beef, stored above ready to eat vegetables in cook line flip top cooler. Employee reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in 4 door reach in cooler in back hallway. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (99°F - Hot Holding) being held in steam table. Operator states mashed potatoes were cooked and put on steam table at 12:00. Operator discarded**Warning** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink in mens restroom. Operator restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducting ROP of cooked rice, beef, raw pork, raw chicken. All items lack required labeling **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust. Observed in ware washing area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 82°F on cook line, operator removed, discarded water and moved utensils to ware washing area **Warning**
10-07-4
47
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (57°F-62°F - Cold Holding). Being held at room temperature operator states item was cooked at 10 am and has been held at room temperature. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed on cook line Raw salmon stored thawed in on-site rop Raw sea bass stored thawed in on-site rop Raw shrimp stored thawed in on-site rop Observed in reach in cooler Raw shrimp stored thawed in on site rop See stop sale.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in cook line right side 4 drawer unit. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed on cook line Raw salmon stored thawed in on-site rop Raw sea bass stored thawed in on-site rop Raw shrimp stored thawed in on-site rop Observed in reach in cooler Raw shrimp stored thawed in on site rop See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment uses a digital menu. No consumer advisory posted on menu. Provided to operator. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
03G-54-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
03G-53-1
45
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with liquid not labeled. Chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not labeled. Chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Malbec Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Malbec Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Malbec Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Malbec Grill.
How does Malbec Grill compare to other restaurants in Parkland?
Malbec Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Parkland average of 69.
Has Malbec Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Malbec Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Malbec Grill 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 Malbec Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Malbec Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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