Manolo and Rene Grill
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Manolo and Rene Grill has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Manolo and Rene Grill's latest score of 43 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
12A-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Dunspan inside hand wash kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plantain store directly on floor kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed solid frozen raw chicken inside three compartments. Operator stored under running water at three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located at three compartments sink and mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding) on top of the prep table, located near cook line area. As per operator less than two hours. Operated store inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alejandra,
53B-13-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.located at three compartments sink kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection. Located front counter area.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 102°f located cooked line area. Operator stored on top of the flat grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen French fries stored on top of the reach in cooler. Operator stored inside reach in cooler kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
47
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding) on top of the prep table, located near cook line area. As per manager less than one hour. Operated store inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Liceth, Ruben.
53B-13-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 67°f located cooked line area. Operator stored on top of the flat grill.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed solid frozen raw beef on top of reach in cooler located cook line area. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
55
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located cook line less than four hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container with Fabuloso cleaning inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw meat, raw chicken solid frozen on top of prep table. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw meat over churro. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice located near stove. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed reach in freezer located dining room area not protect. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bag of quaternary sanitizer solution. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with sauce and uncooked rice stored directly on the floor kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near three compartment sink kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen raw pork on top of the prep table. Operator stored inside reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
64
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manolo and Rene Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manolo and Rene Grill on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manolo and Rene Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Manolo and Rene Grill.
How does Manolo and Rene Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Manolo and Rene Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Manolo and Rene Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Manolo and Rene Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Manolo and Rene 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 Manolo and Rene Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manolo and Rene Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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