Mojito Grill
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
26
Score
Inspectors have visited Mojito Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. 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 13 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Mojito Grill's latest score of 26 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above burger patties in reach in next to bathroom. Operator moved to bottom shelf immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Observed raw chicken above fries and Maduros in reach in freezer. Operator placed on bottom shelf during inspection.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks in back storage area. Observed on dry dish racks in warewash.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certificates missing DOB. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food racks next to hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 20+ dead flies on sticky tape outside of warewash area.
35A-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in warewash area and in front of reach in freezer.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above prep table across cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment, water damage and holes. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at warewash entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed juice on seasoning rack across rice cooker. Observed water bottle on table where sandwiches are being prepared in warewash. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone, keys and sweaters on rack above tortillas. Operator had items removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near dry food storage.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in bathroom and at wall between warewash and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and warewash. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef store above raw shell eggs. Chef moved items to proper order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food rack next to hand sink. Observed soiled shelves in ware wash area with dry dishes. Observed in dry food storage soiled shelves.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap across cook line hand sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler training missing employee date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in ware wash area.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup on rack above tortillas next to hand sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, wallet and phone above tortillas on rack next to hand sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in bathroom and ware wash area.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
35
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded lettuce stored in nonfood-grade bag in reach in cooler at front counter across from coffee station.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by service cart. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout rear kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in container of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front counter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice stored uncovered in dry storage area. Operator covered container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (64-70 F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator was informed that this product has stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Observed raw chicken (57° F - cooling) and raw beef (49° F - cooling) at reach in coolers. As per operator since yesterday 10:00 pm. More than 12 hrs. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (64-70 F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator was informed that this product has stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Observed raw chicken (57° F - cooling) and raw beef (49° F - cooling) at reach in coolers. As per operator since yesterday 10:00 pm. More than 12 hrs. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
74
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice, and beans. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed utensil handle touching the rice, and beans. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the preparation table and stove. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the preparation table and stove. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Under preparation table at three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Under preparation table at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ice at reach in freezer. Products were relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); Ham (47 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator put more ice to the ice bath for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice, and beans.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at container with raw chicken at reach in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored at preparation table next to cheese and ham. Operator removed the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the preparation table and stove.
36-27-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Under preparation table at three compartment sink.
24-06-4
33
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the Front Counter croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); meat empanadas (130F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than one hour. Operator increased the temperature of the hot box . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the back area hose bib by the mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the quaternary sanitizing solution concentration at 300 ppm
41-15-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gasket of the single door reach in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the sanitizing bucket of the hot kitchen area stored on top of the preparation area creating a potential for cross contamination.
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wood between the triple sink and the wall soiled with black debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
37
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink blocked a a portable black plastic cart. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a wall by the triple sink in disrepair
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle touching the rice. Operator stored the scoop correctly
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen hand wash sink no hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed black plastic containers stored on the floor of the front counter. Operator moved the containers to a new location **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mojito Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mojito Grill on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mojito Grill?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mojito Grill.
How does Mojito Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mojito Grill most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mojito Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mojito Grill have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mojito Grill 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 Mojito Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mojito Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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