The Grill
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited The Grill seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so The Grill is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket on the floor and not inverted. The chef inverted it and placed it on the counter top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket on the floor and not inverted. The chef inverted it and placed it on the counter top. **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler gasket torn by the dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler gasket torn by the dish machine. **Warning **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over vegetables at the front counter. The chef removed the fish and put it another cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed a cook wash his hands for approximately 5 seconds. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the small dishwasher machine used for glasses. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a spray bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled. The cook labeled it sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a water bottle on a cup of tea table where food preparation was taking place. The chef discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler gasket torn by the dish machine. **Warning**
14-11-5
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 a container of flour. The cook inverted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the back bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket on the floor and not inverted. The chef inverted it and placed it on the counter top. **Warning**
24-05-4
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 6 tuna filets with an internal temperature of (32F - Cold Holding) still in the vacuum sealed bag. The chef had them removed the vacuum sealed bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
32
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the coffee station. The chef labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked rice in the drawer style cooler at the cook line. The chef put the rice in the top drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the drink station , bar and sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. The chef labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
58
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Grill on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Grill.
How does The Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
The Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has The Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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