Nando Grill
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Nando Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go containers inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with dust.
36-73-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top preparation table. Manager cleaned and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of reach in cooler soiled with dust. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
70
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap , manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled, Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted next to service window, manager inverted during . **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
95
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Reference: 4-302.14 FC: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator was not able to provided water sample. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-02-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside the reach in cooler. Observed desserts stored inside a reach in cooler outside the food truck. Operator placed all desserts inside the food truck. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-12-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of foods stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler and freezer attached to license. Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal on MFVD. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop inside the ice , operator stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed incorrect handwashing sign ,
31B-04-4
67
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a vacuum breaker missing at hoses bibb connected outside of the MFDV that provided water to the MFDV. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a vacuum breaker missing at hoses bibb connected outside of the MFDV that provided water to the MFDV. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Observed cutting board soiled at preparation table. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a trailer in conjunction with the MFDV with the VIN # 50ZBE242XNN032993 used as walk in freezer and walk in cooler with raw beef (41 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (41 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); chorizo (41 F - Cold Holding); Tamales (41 F - Cold Holding) and corn cheese sticks (frozen F - Cold Holding); Mandocas (frozen F - Cold Holding); empanadas (frozen F - Cold Holding); cheese, chicken empanadas (frozen F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (frozen F - Cold Holding); Yuca (frozen F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (frozen F - Cold Holding); French fried (frozen F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Observed a trailer in conjunction with the MFDV with the VIN # 50ZBE242XNN032993 used as walk in freezer and walk in cooler with raw beef (41 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (41 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); chorizo (41 F - Cold Holding); Tamales (41 F - Cold Holding) and corn cheese sticks (frozen F - Cold Holding); Mandocas (frozen F - Cold Holding); empanadas (frozen F - Cold Holding); cheese, chicken empanadas (frozen F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (frozen F - Cold Holding); Yuca (frozen F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (frozen F - Cold Holding); French fried (frozen F - Cold Holding). **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On a the preparation table at back of MFDV. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: On a the preparation table at back of MFDV. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler not Working properly, Temperature at 62F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Observed a reach in cooler not Working properly, Temperature at 62F. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of the grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of the grill. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
50
Aug 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of grill has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nando Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nando Grill on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nando Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nando Grill.
How does Nando Grill compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Nando Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Nando Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nando Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nando 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 Nando Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nando Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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