Tempo Grille
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Tempo Grille has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Tempo Grille on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in dish area used at dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish rack. Observed soiled dry food racks in storage closet. Observed soiled knife magnet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dm soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk into dry cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer outside walk in cooler: Mac and cheese (112F - Hot Holding). Operator had employee place back in oven to reheat. Second temp 10 minutes later: 166F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented Orto Conserviera green olives; 8.81 lbs. operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe face with cloth on cook line and not move. Operator spoke to manager; employee tossed wiping cloth, removed gloves and washed hands properly. Observed cook wipe face on arm sleeve and walk into dry storage. Operator had employee wash hands properly before engaging in more food prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in across oven : cut tomato (43F - Cold Holding); bbq pork (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cheese shredded (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish rack. Observed soiled dry food racks in storage closet. Observed soiled knife magnet. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in dish area used at dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificates. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof for any employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dm soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted next to dish machine. Operator inverted on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on warmer outside of walk into dry. Operator had bottle moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed rings and watches on several employees on site. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk into dry cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
17
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water near reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing inside triple sink in kitchen area.
06-01-5
82
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed falafel (54F - Cold Holding); cooked veggies (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. The products dated 10/27, 10/30. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Employee added water and final reading Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
41-18-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored next to pasteurized white eggs at walk in freezer. Operator relocated the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed falafel (54F - Cold Holding); cooked veggies (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. The products dated 10/27, 10/30. Operator discarded the products.
01B-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers being used at reach in cooler at cook line.
16-46-4
43
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in the kitchen shell eggs stored at ambient temperature. Per inspector probe ambient temperature of the kitchen is 74F Operator moved the shell eggs into the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the rack located at the dishwashing area clean glass containers for drinks not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at the storage room a bag of bread crumbs stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the scoop in the ice bucket, located at the service area, touching the ice
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a knife stored in ice container. Water temperature 35F
10-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed vegetables being thawed in the vegetable cleaning sink at room temperature
06-01-5
50
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook use his cellphone at the kitchen preparation area, put the cellphone in his pocket and put a clean new glove without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at the hot kitchen counter at ambient temperature. Operator moved the shell eggs on top of a container with ice.
03A-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle used as scoop in the flour container. The plastic container was removed and a regular scoop added.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a plastic water container on top of the cutting board of the kitchen reach in cooler. The container has no straw
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed the cook use his cell phone at the hot kitchen station, them put the cellphone in his pocket snd continue with his work. Observed a cellphone on top of the cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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 the spoon handle in the brown sugar container, of the expresso machine touching the food. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the dishwashing area hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the brown sugar container by the expresso machine with no name label
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tempo Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tempo Grille on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tempo Grille?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tempo Grille.
How does Tempo Grille compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tempo Grille most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tempo Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tempo Grille have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tempo Grille 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 Tempo Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tempo Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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