Sports Grill
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Sports Grill has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Sports Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control on chicken wings, no time mark. Operator able to prove chicken wings were placed on time 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at triple sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of chicken wings, not properly documenting final cooking temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03C-96-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered in white chest freezer. Operator covered ice cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain underneath dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer/cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine in back area, not in use.
14-11-5
52
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee food handler certificate for Rianna C. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of raw chicken wings not documenting final cooking temperature. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of raw chicken wings not documenting final cooking temperature. **Time Extended**
03C-96-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment receiving ROP cooked foods from satellite location without approved HACCP plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed HACCP plan submitted and is currently under review as per OPQ Trainer Steven DeJong. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At standing reach in freezer in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under dish machine draining slowly. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
67
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs marked over 7 days stored inside walk in cooler.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs marked over 7 days stored inside walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
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 cooked chicken wings on time without time mark, as per employee wings were finished cooking 3 hours prior. Employee added time mark.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of raw chicken wings not documenting final cooking temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03C-96-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no certified food manager present with 4+ employees working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment receiving ROP cooked foods from satellite location without approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee food handler certificate for Rianna C.
53B-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled above shelf with clean baskets near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine heavily soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside reach in freezer, operator placed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under dish machine draining slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer/cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer with old food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At standing reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath fryers soiled with grease buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
21
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment using non-continuous cooking for wings not properly documenting cooking/cooling temps/times. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed establishment using non-continuous cooking for wings not properly documenting cooking/cooling temps/times. **Time Extended**
03C-96-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near fryers soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy onions (118F - Hot Holding) underneath heat lamp in kitchen, as per operator for over 4 hours. Operator discarded products.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy onions (118F - Hot Holding) underneath heat lamp in kitchen, as per operator for over 4 hours. Operator discarded products.
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near walk in freezer. Operator mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries and tater tots stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in bar area. Operator added sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly underneath dish machine.
29-19-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled with old food debris at standing reach in freezer located in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream without lid inside of reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind stove in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled near walk in cooler. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties over cooked pork stored inside the reach in cooler located at cooking line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (96F - Hot Holding). As per employee item was placed in the steamer 2 hours before the inspection. Employee reheated items- second temperature-marinara (88F - Hot Holding); chili (167F - Reheating); marinara sauce (167F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his cell phone and then touching clean kitchen equipment without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching his face and then put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife inside hand sink located near the cooking line..
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the cooking line. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment use time for chicken wings without written procedures. As per employee chicken wings have been out for less than an hour. Discussed with employees and provided email form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located near the beer walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of potato rings stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong in oven handle, located at cooking line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 85°F. Employee discarded water.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-27-5
19
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
52
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink in kitchen.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes 56f held more than 4hrs. Items held inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station right side of prep table in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
58
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle with cleaner above chicken wings. Person in charge move spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: sliced cheese x 4 (45F-55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Hot Holding) person in charge placed bags of ice on top and placed whole pans into walk-in freezer. All ice were 41F below by end of inspection. Person in charge stated flip-top cooler kept open next to grill during lunch. Items were out of temperature for less than 2 hours per person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects at wait station next to bar. Person in charge killed flying insects. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb on wall near dish machine and hand washing station missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station by dish area missing paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid near desert station. Person in charge added glass cleaner label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup in chili. Discussed with person in charge and they removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to walk-in cooler entrance falling off sheet rock.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to shakers on drying rack.
16-46-4
37
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen. Table by the fry station: fried chicken wings (95F - Hot Holding). As per operator, fried 1 hour before the inspection. Observed operator place cooked chicken into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler in front of the cook line: raw burger patties stored above cooked ribs. Discussed and provided the handout to the operator for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the hand washing sink by the dishwasher.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, kitchen prep table. Walk in cooler: all containers with sauces soiled with on the outside with sauces on the lids and containers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA, Alexander Tarno, Erik Beregovoy, Nehemiah Stukes, Timothy Harris, Address Santana, Henry Dominguez, Devin Fehrenbach, Cameron Gifford, LaMar Chappell, Yohandry Martinez, all expired 9/21/22.
53B-05-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle stored inside a container with bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer: containers with hush puppies on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on the oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed employee prepping raw ch on a cutting board with a wet in-use towel underneath the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the spray hose by the dishwasher soiled with mold-like substance. Observed all gaskets on the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers soiled with dirt/slime.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers in the kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By the walk in freezer.
29-19-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed an area in the middle of the dining room with pan, chairs, and miscellaneous items not organized.
33-34-4
32
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 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly” 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 52 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 11 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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