The Habit Burger Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
82
Score
The Habit Burger Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting The Habit Burger Grill on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris across cook line. Operator cleaned the cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning and salt inside plastic containers without label on storage shelves next to kitchen entrance.
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from spray hose.
29-11-4
82
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled with slime at dinning room. Operator removed and cleaned the nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink next to walk in freezer.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pickled onions thawing at room tempeture inside prep sink. Operator placed product inside cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor at cook line. Employee placed product at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) under flat grill. Manager diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized after washing and rinsing. Observed employee did not sanitized cutting board after washing and rinsing. Coached employee on proper manual washing. Employee properly washed, rinsed and sanitized item. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers store on shelves next to triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across flat grill. Manager removed the cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
67
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500 ppm). Manager added water to get 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Food Employee Reporting Agreement was provider. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual at hand wash sink located at front counter. Manager cleaned up the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water in hand wash sink located at front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located next to three compartment sink and one located at preparation area
31B-04-4
50
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in cook line.
22-02-4
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 form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm); Manager discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
21-08-4
70
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards in prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof or CFM for Ihosvany Martinez (pic) at the time of the inspection.
53A-02-7
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 - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside of container with croutons touching the food. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in rack next to office door entrance.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with chicken nuggets in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Habit Burger Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Habit Burger Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Habit Burger Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Habit Burger Grill.
How does The Habit Burger Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Habit Burger Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Habit Burger Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Habit Burger Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Habit Burger 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 Habit Burger Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Habit Burger Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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