The Grayson Miami
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
45
Score
The Grayson Miami appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ham. Located inside walk in cooler. Manager reorganized products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling pitcher in hand sink. Educated employee. Coached employee on proper hand washing sink using procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic cups, cups lids. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area and neat coffee machine located at kitchen area.
36-27-5
45
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoke salmon over French toast. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar area. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 78°f. Operator discard the water during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
35
Jan 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar area. Observed dishwasher machine in disrepair.
16-55-4
90
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cubes of ham stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (69F - Cold Holding) as per manager less than four hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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/. Darwin Ramos.
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cook oil stored directly on floor kitchen. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located cook line area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Near walk in cooler kitchen.
14-74-7
43
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
90
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Grayson Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Grayson Miami on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Grayson Miami?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Grayson Miami.
How does The Grayson Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Grayson Miami most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Grayson Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grayson Miami have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Grayson Miami 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 The Grayson Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Grayson Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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