Miami Grill 137

1505 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Miami Grill 137 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Dania Beach facility scores 80, putting Miami Grill 137 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found two flying insects in front counter wall next to hand wash sink. Employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 4 employees without hair protection.
13-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Two handles inside container of sugar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, next to baked chocolate chip cookies, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - One Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Cooked mushrooms 3lbs can . Operator removed can to be returned to supplier.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (83F hot holding )cooked Fish (127F hot holding) less than 2 hours ago. Foods stored inside unused fryer. Per operator intentions were to keep as hot holding. Operator moved foods to drawer hot holding unit to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Reach in cooler steam table in cook line ; cooked chicken (52F cold holding ) pulled from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. 2. Walk-in cooler ; Coleslaw (46F) held inside walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. * corrective action taken* **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener, operator removed and placed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by front counter blocked by shelf. Operator moved shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in marinara sauce on steam table. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above steam table in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Cookline container lid used for covering pita bread melted/ damaged. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned back on water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing from women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine walls solid with mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized equipment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
29
Feb 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 1.Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2.Vacuum breaker missing ok hose Bibb on exterior wall south side of building.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass cooler at form counter , cheese cake 45F cold holding , held less than 4 hours ago. Operator discarded at will **Corrected On-Site**
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. Emailed posted to manager
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup on floor walk-in freezer. Ice build up behind cooling unit . Ice build up around walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above French fries station Ceiling hole above prep table in kitchen.
36-32-5
50
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well meatballs in marinara (99-110F - Hot Holding. Per employee in line approximately 2 hrs. Employee moved meatballs back to griddle to reheat for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at front counter at 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under table at drive through window. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cookline with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top beverage container on end of cook line by hot rail. Employee covered beverage and moved away from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miami Grill 137 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miami Grill 137 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miami Grill 137?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Miami Grill 137.

How does Miami Grill 137 compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?

Miami Grill 137 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dania Beach average of 80.

Has Miami Grill 137's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Miami Grill 137 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Miami Grill 137 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Miami Grill 137 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Grill 137 is inspected roughly once per year on average.