Miami Grill
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024
55
Score
Miami Grill has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Miami Grill 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
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen observed no paper towels at hand sink at front counter **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed no probe thermometer at time of callback. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at entrance and no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at entrance and no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above mop sink and above electrical machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed missing ceiling tile above mop sink and above electrical machine. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth hanging on three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed cloth hanging on three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink flooded, not draining water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed mop sink flooded, not draining water. **Admin Complaint**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink next to reach in freezer with no running water. Observed out of order sign. Observed mop sink flooded, not draining water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Admin Complaint** Observed mop sink flooded, not draining water. **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on rack not inverted. Personal in charged inverted dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed clean dishes on rack not inverted. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
55
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Under 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Accumulation of debris under 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed accumulation of debris on drain board under triple sink **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Ceiling tile missing. By the mop sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed ceiling tile missing by mop sink **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed cutting board at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open face of reach in cooler to far right on make line shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that it had been in unit since previous day. No temperature monitoring available. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In open face of reach in cooler to far right on make line shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that it had been in unit since previous day. No temperature monitoring available.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near triple sink. Grocery bought personal steaks stored over case of mushrooms. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 touched computer screen and then put on gloves to make food without washing hands
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fluorescent lights in well of rear sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink behind make line used as dump sink. Coffee grinds in well
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available in building **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Employee unable to access documentation or contact a manager **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Employee unable to access documentation or contact a manager **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door does not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Near triple sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee raw beef stored over sellable products in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between prep table and make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 73°F. Operator dumped out water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups stored on the floor Single service Togo containers in dry storage with food contact surface facing upwards **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator using buckets of plain water. Educated employee by making sanitizer bucket together. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
20
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) at the front counter reach in cooler. As per operator prepped at 10am. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to a bag of onions. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) at the front counter reach in cooler. As per operator prepped at 10am. Items will be placed under ice until the unit is fixed. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in any of the handwashing sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. emailed form to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Ellisys working for about 2 years with no manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack store in front of the handwashing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in any of the handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **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. emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under drying rack and equipment by the front counter. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the mop sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
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 reach in cooler at the front counter with ambient temperature of 47F. Items need to be placed under ice or no food stored in unit until equipment is fixed. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not able to observe the license displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood system in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor by the dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed deep reach in freezer with ice buildup at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior at the front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed lights out in the back washing area. **Warning**
38-05-4
17
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the vegetable slicer on a table by the prep sink soiled with old food debris. Observed the white and green cutting boards with mold-like substance on a prep table next to the prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed the vegetable slicer on a table by the prep sink soiled with old food debris. Observed the white cutting board with mold-like substance on a prep table next to the prep sink. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Rey, Andy, Ellelys, Karen, Gabriel, Yamilet, Orlando. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: During the callback inspection, operator provided incomplete food handlers training for Ellelys Fajo Alonso ( IFSEA) only the name on the card. Operator could not provide the food handlers training for Orlando employed over 3 months.As per operator Rey, Andy, Karen, Gabriel, Yamilet no longer employed. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the three compartment sink into a pan. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Water leaking from pipe underneath the three compartment sink into a pan. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Front counter: ice cream not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Stored food not covered. Front counter: ice cream not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 missing ceiling tiles nearby the mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Ceiling tile missing. 2 missing ceiling tiles nearby the mop sink. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
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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 Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Miami Grill.
How does Miami Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Miami Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Miami Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miami Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the 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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