Sports Grill
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, Sports Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around nine violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) and diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Time as Public Health Form not filled out for cooked chicken wings.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed clean apron stored next to dry goods at the dry storage area.
21-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed public unisex restrooms with no covered trash bins.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags stored next to canned goods at the dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with broken door handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles inside reach in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen scoops located in bin of water at 87F at the reach in cooler.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the three compartment sink with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed table shelf with soiled and torn foil cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef being thawed at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Operator placed item under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils with no label.
02D-01-5
37
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit since 06/18
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing multi surface cleaner near bar area not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters and hood system at the cook line.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves. Observed walk in freezer with rust accumulation on shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back wall located inside walk in cooler soiled. Observed wall behind main cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing sauces near the cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used as a scoop inside container of pico de gallo. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the ware washing area soiled.
36-34-5
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 commercially processed mahi mahi being thawed inside walk in cooler without being removed from packaging. As per operator, products was placed there no more than an hour ago. Operator removed product from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the reach in cooler without being removed cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at the cook line engaged in food preparation with no beard guard. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in prep area with torn gasket. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with broke door handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles inside walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
41
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (59F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee exit through back door to take garbage out, re-entered donned gloves and began portioning potatoes, no hand wash.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi thawed inside of reduced oxygen package inside of walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment uses time for cooked chicken wings at cook line and has no written procedures. Manager printed and completed written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled on dry storage shelf in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle stored inside container of flour.
14-01-5
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 mahi thawed inside of reduced oxygen package inside of walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lunch bag stored on shelf inside of walk in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in beer walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand sink in kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in back storage area by walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
35
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortillas at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per manager for approximately 30 minutes. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed in use fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. Observed fryer baskets and ladles stored above 3 compartment sink with old food debris. Observed stain cutting boards at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided via email to manager.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at kitchen.
31B-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at beer walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed foil linen shelves underneath preparation table ripped.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays not inverted at preparation table.
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fryer hoods soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
43
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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 thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. As per cook, since the previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (51F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As cook, for less than 2 hours. Cook closed reach in cooler lid to retain cool air. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed establishment utilizing time as control for chicken wings. Employee placed time mark on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at bar. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beer walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed underneath 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook placed cloths inside chlorine solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
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 thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. As per cook, since the previous day. **Warning**
06-09-1
35
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for chicken wings. Employee placed time marking on tray. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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 quaternary ammonium solution at 400 plus ppm. Manager diluted solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut lettuce stored in non-food grade bag at reach in cooler at cook line.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee removed item from double container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of chili not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, item was heated 3 days prior.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing area. Employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located at ware washing area. Employee replaced batteries.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers of single service trays and utensils stored on the floor near entrance door. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sports Grill on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sports Grill.
How does Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sports Grill most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sports Grill have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sports 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 Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sports Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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