Sports Grill Miami Lakes
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Sports Grill Miami Lakes, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Sports Grill Miami Lakes' latest score of 39 falls below the Miami Lakes average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside Walk in cooler 2. As per Operator both have been inside over night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside Walk in cooler 2. As per Operator both have been inside over night. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container in dry storage. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buffalo sauce plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also, observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks facing up in kitchen. Operator sent them to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside Walk in cooler 1. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning container unlabeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and chicken thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator put them under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher with no sanitizer connection. Operator placed new liquid. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed chicken wings partially cooked in the walk in cooler. No written procedures available. Emailed and printed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03C-90-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior and exterior of dishwasher with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cellphone on top of prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 ROP fish no longer frozen in the reach in cooler at cook line. Instructed operator to discard fish.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed all purpose cleaner spray bottles stored by clean containers stored on shelves by the Dishwasher.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Provided procedures to operator. Operator printed and completed it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-90-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all along the wall by the hws and DW at kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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 4 ROP fish no longer frozen in the reach in cooler at cook line. Instructed operator to discard fish. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use scoops in a standing water at 70F on the prep table at cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink.
06-01-5
45
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
May 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replenished paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with sauces at walk in cooler. Employee removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
78
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sports Grill Miami Lakes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sports Grill Miami Lakes on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sports Grill Miami Lakes?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sports Grill Miami Lakes.
How does Sports Grill Miami Lakes compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Sports Grill Miami Lakes most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Sports Grill Miami Lakes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sports Grill Miami Lakes have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sports Grill Miami Lakes 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 Miami Lakes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sports Grill Miami Lakes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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