Mellow Grapes

15512 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33196

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mellow Grapes four times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “observed no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Mellow Grapes is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed meatballs a 97F Hot Holding. Operator reheated to a final reading of 172F for Hot Holding. **Corrected On-Site**

03E-03-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Observed No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test kit on site when chlorine dish machine is used.

16-32-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.

05-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in bar area where food is prepped.

36-02-5

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 200+ ppm. Operator diluted solution to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Feb 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink quaternary solution at 500 ppm. Coached operator on correct solution. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with tiles.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kits for chlorine and quaternary.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at women bathroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at women bathroom.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mellow Grapes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mellow Grapes on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mellow Grapes?

Across the inspection record, “observed no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mellow Grapes.

How does Mellow Grapes compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mellow Grapes most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Mellow Grapes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mellow Grapes have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mellow Grapes 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 Mellow Grapes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mellow Grapes is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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