Miami Grill Bay #273
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Miami Grill Bay #273 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Miami Grill Bay #273 was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Miami Grill Bay #273's latest score of 43 falls below the Cutler Bay average of 70. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed bracelets and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed burgers (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler . As per manager food was stored inside the walk in cooler yesterday. And it was out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. As per manager food was stored inside the walk in cooler yesterday. And it was out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking while preparing food. Observed an opened container on preparation table. Employee removed it.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored next to the French fries.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the wall and the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
43
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed green and yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in freezer torn and also at reach in cooler next to griddle.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed gasket at walk in freezer torn and also at reach in cooler next to griddle. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to fryer station. Also observed nozzle soiled at 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to fryer station. Also observed nozzle soiled at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink by the service window. And also faucet loose at the women bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed at the hand wash sink by the service window. And also faucet loose at the women bathroom. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face and handled clean equipment without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed watch and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly in the air flying around kitchen area and landing on clear equipment and food preparation tables.. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee applied hand sanitizer in placed of washing hands as required. **Warning**
12A-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust shelves on top of three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to exit door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in freezer torn and also at reach in cooler next to griddle.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch while preparing food. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored at walk in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee machine, cups and employee food stored on preparation table next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and the preparation table. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed both bathrooms missing handwashing sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to fryer station. Also observed nozzle soiled at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lamb stored on preparation table. As per manger food was outside for about 1 hour. Manager placed food inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink by the service window. And also faucet loose at the women bathroom. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in preparation towels. **Warning**
21-12-4
20
Jan 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee remove bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line without proper hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in freezer torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in front of the grill observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hour. Employee adding ice. Reach in cooler in the ice cream station cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee moved all the tcs food product to another cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer observed raw chicken over ice cream. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at front counter gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor have some old food debris underneath the shelves. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in front of the grill **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the steam table in the cook line area and by the dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
52
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerated drawers under the flat grill observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (48F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding), cook stated that food was held in this unit for less than 4 hours. Employee moved food to walk in cooler for a rapid cool. In reach in both coolers located i. Front of the grill observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); bacon (50 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (59F - Cold Holding), cook stated that the food was placed in this unit for about 1 hour. Employee removed food and placed it in the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: In reach in reach in cooler located at cook line in front of the grill observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); ham (46 F - Cold Holding), as per manager food was stored in this unit for less than 4 hours. Employee moved some of the food items to the walk in cooler and the rest he placed it ice to rapidly cool. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Wiping C stored inside Hand sink located at dishwashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: During the callback inspection observed a garbage can obstructing the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. During the time of inspection observed refrigerated draws temperature under the flat grill approximately around 50F, also reach in cooler located in front of the flat grill at cook line with an internal temperature of approximately **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: During the time of the callback inspection reach in cooler located in the kitchen in front of the flat grill still not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature. Advised the GM not to store TCS food in this unit until is fixed. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located in front of the flat grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
21-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door handle broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In aluminum trays stored above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Grill Bay #273 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Grill Bay #273 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Grill Bay #273?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Miami Grill Bay #273.
How does Miami Grill Bay #273 compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Miami Grill Bay #273 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Miami Grill Bay #273's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miami Grill Bay #273 have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miami Grill Bay #273 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 Miami Grill Bay #273 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Grill Bay #273 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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