Miami Grill #188
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Miami Grill #188 has 12 inspections in the public record. Miami Grill #188 was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Miami Grill #188 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at three compartment sink to the left of ice machine. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on can opener to the left of drive thru window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed surface rust on can opener to the left of drive thru window. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile to the left of walk in cooler entrance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed broken floor tile to the left of walk in cooler entrance **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Time Extended**
27-10-4
55
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in unit under cook line. Employee removed chicken from above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed on shelf below preparation area Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator corrected concentration of Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator fill sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator was coached on proper procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at three compartment sink to the left of ice machine. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink to the right of three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on can opener to the left of drive thru window. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on shelf above preparation table across from reach in freezer. Employee stored phone away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile to the left of walk in cooler entrance **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler unit to the right of gyro station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment operating without current license displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
27
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fryer station heat lamp cooked chicken wings (112F - Hot Holding). As per employee less than 45 minutes. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at cook line used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants inside. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at front counter hand wash sink.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area soiled with grease build up behind fixed equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored in prep table hole.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored in contact with fried wings at fryer station heat lamp.
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at conveyor oven at prep line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at interior of reach in freezer door next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at gyro/shawarma station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at cook line used as dump sink with evidence of ice inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area soiled with grease build up behind fixed equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer next to three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at conveyor oven at prep line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at interior of reach in freezer door next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at gyro/shawarma station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line a bowl of salad not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black mold like substance across freezer. Employee laced cutting board on triple sink to be properly cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board across freezer. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on cutting board across shawarma. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
78
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in the womens bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the low boy reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for the 2 door low boy unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler, drawers:; raw philly steak ,as per operator about 30 mins ago taken at 11:00am (47F - Cold Holding) Operator removed to other reach in cooler for further cooling and cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary strength at greater than 500ppm Operator diluted to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the female bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Jose M, Ricardo M,Javier R, Yovanny P, Audi L,Oscar E, as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above ware washing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
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 ambient temperature of reach in cooler,drawer unit at approximately 52F. Operator removed from service and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair,entrance at walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by the drive tru window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for the 2 door low boy unit. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan grill soiled with accumulation of dust,wall mounted fan opposite prep table,drive tru window. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep reach in cooler #1. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
32
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw philly chicken stored above plant based burger located in the #2 reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored stored on food prep counter,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer by the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by the prep drive tru window.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Grill #188 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Grill #188 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Grill #188?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Miami Grill #188.
How does Miami Grill #188 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Miami Grill #188 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Miami Grill #188's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miami Grill #188 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miami Grill #188 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 Miami Grill #188 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Grill #188 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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