Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter by ice machine missing service.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at prep area soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans on shelf at warewashing area not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths under cutting board at cook line.
21-04-4
67
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair throughout the kitchen back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
82
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
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 towels at handwashing sink, located at front counter. Manager refilled paper towels during inspection. Observed no paper towels in restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at compartment sink at ware washing area soiled with debris.
36-27-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sing in men's and ladies room at portable restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed boneless wings 9:45-11:45 (92F - 82F Cooling) at room temperature at cook line. Discussed proper cooling procedures with cook. Advised cook to reheat product to 165F.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce temperature at 130F. Manager reheated product to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging in standing water at three compartment sink. Discussed proper procedures with employees and manager. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of proper thermometer calibration. Coached employee on proper thermometer calibration temperature of 32F. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can at warehouse washing area Employee rearranged garbage can. Observed hand sink at from counter blocked by electrical cords. Employee rearranged garbage can. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as control for cooked chicken wings no written plan available. Provided operator with time as a public health control written procedure.
03F-10-5
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 thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging in standing water at three compartment sink. Discussed proper procedures with employees and manager.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler in front of grill. Cook began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in employee restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Cook closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Observed macaroni and cheese thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Employee placed products inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
30
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs stored over hot dog. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at ware-washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from the grill at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer located next to the ice machine observed raw steaks stored over mozzarella cheese sticks.
08A-17-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots, food containers, pans stored in storage shelves and above the walk in cooler not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 87F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small chest reach in freezer located beside the fryer at front counter has accumulation old old food debris on the gasket and around the rim of the cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee coffee cup with ice cream stored in the reach in freezer located next to the ice machine by the walk in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located at front counter by the coffee station.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On prep table.
21-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle soiled with Buildup of food debris.
23-24-4
61
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 James Anderson manager certification expired on April 2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. HWS located by the walk in cooler.
31B-05-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Walk in cooler plastic strip curtains soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the 4 doors reach in freezer located next to the ice machine in the ware washing area.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler plastic strip curtains broken in sore parts. Chest reach in cooler located next to the deep fryers gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small to go container with no handle used to scoop Coleslaw, stored in the refrigerated drawers located in front of the grill in the cook line.
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course.
How does Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course 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 Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sports Grill Palmetto Golf Course is inspected around two times per year on average.
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