Spanglish & Grails
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
33
Score
Spanglish & Grails has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Spanglish & Grails' 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certificate Eddie Fuentes expired on 3/23/2026 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled throughout establishment. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at kitchen with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near handsink at kitchen by reach in freezers. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen area and dry storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with tomatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with yeast not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage room. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed handsink at reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above 3 compartment sink **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers interior throughout kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen and dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
33
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 145f) .
22-56-4
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. For all 20 employees.
53B-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling in poor repair above reach in freezer at kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer by entrance of kitchen in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
64
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located across cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket located in prep area soiled. Observed reach in cooler located at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
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 commercially processed salmon inside reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging. Operator began to remove product from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door located near cook line with broken door handle. Observed reach in cooler located in prep area with torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed four ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located across the cook line.
31B-04-4
64
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef/steak over raw fish inside reach in cooler. Operator placed products in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near back prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and red/brown cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable located across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located near back prep are with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board located across cook line, Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Mar 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thirty pounds of chicken wings at 55F in reach in cooler across cook line. As per head chef, wings were prepped the night before. Operator discarded wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 30 pounds of raw chicken wings at an average temperature of 55 degrees. As per head chef, wings were prepped the night before. Operator discarded wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed kitchen on 2nd floor of establishment with walk in cooler, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, three compartment sink and hand wash sinks. Kitchen is not added or mentioned in original plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Provided operator form and had employees sign off during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles near cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water near cook line. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution near prep table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured with chain.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked/missing tiles at the cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 87F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near food prep station at the cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt and pepper not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spanglish & Grails last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spanglish & Grails on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spanglish & Grails?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spanglish & Grails.
How does Spanglish & Grails compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Spanglish & Grails most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Spanglish & Grails' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Spanglish & Grails have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Spanglish & Grails 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 Spanglish & Grails inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spanglish & Grails is inspected around three times per year on average.
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