Miami Grill

661 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Miami Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood and filters overdue for routine maintenance.

36-68-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Sep 2, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed weather stripping on door frame is falling off.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by drive thru window #1.

36-17-5

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Buildup of mold like debris on walk-in cooler door and handle.

23-24-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm quaternary sanitizer. Operator corrected to 200 ppm.

21-08-4

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gyro cone with no continuous heat being applied. Operator turned on heat to lowest setting. Gyro/Shawarma handout provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

35B-01-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Warewashing area not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Observed employee must add manually.

16-59-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical bottles behind the counter with no labels. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface

14-34-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi thawing and still in reduced oxygen package. Operator cut open and coached her team to open before thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to mop sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water from dipper well draining onto floor surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Basic - Water from dipper well draining onto floor surface. **Warning** **Time Extended**

29-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miami Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miami Grill on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miami Grill?

Across the inspection record, “exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Miami Grill.

How does Miami Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Miami Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Miami Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miami Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Miami Grill 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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