Strada in the Grove
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Strada in the Grove five times, with records going back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Strada in the Grove's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed storage bin of onions at cook line stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 packages of octopus, canned tuna, salmon tartare, sauces, pork belly in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer with no approved HACCP. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: At time of callback inspection observed operator in process of removing items from vacuum sealed packaging and utilizing ziplock bags. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for Uovo Strada dish, served with poached egg **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: At time of callback inspection observed operator in process of updating current menus to send to reprint. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator from the night before. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler, octopus (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); branzino (50F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator from the night before. Operator removed items to discard. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, calamari (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); seafood di mare (48F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator more than 3 hours ago from walk in cooler. Operator placed into reach in freezer to rapid cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator from the night before. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler, octopus (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); branzino (50F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator from the night before. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for Uovo Strada dish, served with poached egg **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 packages of octopus, canned tuna, salmon tartare, sauces, pork belly in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer with no approved HACCP. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line cutting boards. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves at cook line, **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on floor at cook line. Employees stored onto lower shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
50
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 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). Operator set up three compartment sink and began to contact technician. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 days. Chef removed and voluntarily discarded. Observed at cook line flip top cooler salmon (50F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 3 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 days. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed packages of octopus, canned tuna, salmon tartare, sauces, pork belly in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer with no approved HACCP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed raw seafood mix stored over vegetables in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasite destruction available for salmon tartare served. Operator contacted vendor during inspection and obtained letter of parasite destruction. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam and mussel tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink used as dumb, observed server dumping drinking water into hand sink at entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for Uovo Strada dish, served with poached egg **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 with form. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 packages of octopus, canned tuna, salmon tartare, sauces, pork belly in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer with no approved HACCP. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for trays of lasagna in walk in cooler made 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of corn flour and flour at dry storage shelf. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep cooler at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed storage bin of onions at cook line stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 packages of ahi tuna in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for dishes at waiters station of exterior cook line, serving dishes not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at dry storage rack next to pizza station. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
14
Mar 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Operator provided back flow preventer. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at multiple handwashing sinks throughout establishment.
31B-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Strada in the Grove last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Strada in the Grove on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Strada in the Grove?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Strada in the Grove.
How does Strada in the Grove compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Strada in the Grove most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Strada in the Grove's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Strada in the Grove have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Strada in the Grove means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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