Real Restaurant Group
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
64
Score
Real Restaurant Group has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Real Restaurant Group on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mussels in cream (112F - Hot Holding) on shelve over cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on flat grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bread inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator properly rearranged products.
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee AirPods next to clean plates on shelvescross cook line. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored inside plastic container on floor across triple door cooler. Operator removed the product from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (47F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (55F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On ceiling tile missing next to hood. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings next to to go containers on shelves across cook line. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs hanging from oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers used to stored food inside reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
16-46-4
64
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the cheese for under the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spoons and metal cup inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chickpeas and homemade flan without date mark inside reach in cooler as per employee for two days. Employee properly date mark products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee changed gallons and retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to clean plates on shelve over prep area. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch inside plastic container without label at dry foods storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 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 seafood stew (115F - Hot Holding) on stove, as per employee for approximately an hour. Employee turn on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pasta. Employee properly arranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared on site flan without date mark. As per employee for 2 days. Employee properly marked the flans **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior bottom of reach in cooler roasted across standing freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
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. Observed expired employee training for Geisa on 3/6/24.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing degreaser without label next to cook line. Employee properly labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stove oven door handle soiled with grease.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over AC unit and mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
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 phone, wallet and cigar on shelve next to clean bowls across cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of bottled water stored on storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs hanging from stove oven door. Employee removed items.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris next to hand sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee and sugar inside glass container without label at front counter. Employee properly labeled the food products. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (54F - Cold Holding)inside preparation station over reach in cooler, as per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employe placed the products inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed raw steak (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per employee product was used and placed inside unit approximately 30 minutes before. Employee placed product inside freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (86F - Hot Holding) on shelve over flat grill. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the product on flat grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dish Machine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm). Employee started to set up triple compartment sink.
41-18-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer at storage area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bread inside reach in cooler next to storage door. Employee removed the chicken from over the bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 salmon (43-cold holding)thawed inside package inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per employee since 9:00 am. Employee discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand slicer stored inside hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in cooler rusty, next to dry storage entry.
22-31-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris on shelve over unused steam table
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 110F. Next to flat grill. Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from over door handle. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between preparation table and wall at kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting on preparation reach in cooler across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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 salmon (43-cold holding)thawed inside package inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per employee since 9:00 am. Employee discarded the products.
06-09-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler next to dry storage entrance.
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance at bar. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over mop sink and water heater area.
36-36-4
18
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (125F - Hot Holding). Employee discard rice during inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed picadillo container without date marked. Employee discarded food during. Observed picadillo and chick peas casserole without date marked. As per employee food was prepared 2 days ago. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above fruits and vegetables in reach in cooler next to door in kitchen area.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust interior in reach freezer located at the back room. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup inside of rice container. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen area next to hood.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone in preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor. Also plastic water bottle in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed next to preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in stove door handle. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in coolers at the back room.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container with frozen calamari on top of preparation table. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Real Restaurant Group last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Real Restaurant Group on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Real Restaurant Group?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Real Restaurant Group.
How does Real Restaurant Group compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Real Restaurant Group most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Real Restaurant Group's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Real Restaurant Group have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Real Restaurant Group 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 Real Restaurant Group inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Real Restaurant Group is inspected around three times per year on average.
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