Miami Grill Catering
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
43
Score
Miami Grill Catering appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager reorganized products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed tuna over unwashed fruits and vegetables. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeannie Gutierrez John velazco Kenny zambrano Patricia Gutierrez. Employees were hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Warning**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Antonio Morejon. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. **Warning**
01C-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
43
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed manager certification expired on July 2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has some grease buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature over the preparation table at prep area. **Warning**
06-01-5
70
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the stove in at cook line observed Meatballs (87F - Hot Holding); pink sauce (127 F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee reheating food.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the black to door reach in cooler observed butter (47F - Cold Holding); salami (50 F - Cold Holding); chef stated they had the cooler door open fora long period of time while they were preparing food. Employee removed all food items from this cooler and transferred it to the other cooler located in the cook line for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes, in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer water in the 3 compartment sink 0 ppm, manager added sanitizer to bring it to 100 pom. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
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 - 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. Provided and completed form on site. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven located near the upright cooler in the cook line, microwave interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located at preparation area.
31B-04-4
41
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed co from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees John Velasco and Samayra Espinoza over sixty days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers and pots not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Grill Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Grill Catering on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Grill Catering?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Miami Grill Catering.
How does Miami Grill Catering compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Miami Grill Catering most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Miami Grill Catering's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miami Grill Catering have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miami Grill Catering 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 Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Grill Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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