Mozart Grill

18120 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

American

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Mozart Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “observed raw tuna” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Mozart Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Observed raw tuna and raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat sauces in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink behind front counter not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside. Advised manager and he cleared. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and tempura. Manager removed bowl . **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Observed cases of water stored on floor in dining room area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Working containers of flour and tempura removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Observed bread stored in Nonfood-grade bags. **Warning**

14-31-5

High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler. **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut lettuce. **Warning**

14-86-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Observed various foods prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to sanitizer bucket being stored inside. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**

14-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

21-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Observed cases of oil stored on floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Observed cup with no handle used to dispense quinoa. **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Working containers of quinoa, dry rice and beans removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

11-26-1

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in thank you bags.

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of bread in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning chemicals being stored in hand washing sink located in warewash area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in prep area.

36-36-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag being stored on top of prep table. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in warewash area.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mozart Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mozart Grill on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mozart Grill?

Across the inspection record, “observed raw tuna” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mozart Grill.

How does Mozart Grill compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Mozart Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Mozart Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mozart Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mozart 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 Mozart Grill inspected?

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

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