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1977 FLY & GRILL

6565 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 305-456-3579

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336627
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2024055942Jun 12, 2024Feb 26, 2025$320

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers near 3 compartment sink soiled with black mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in freezer with rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over heavy cream and ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed items in correct storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink ear ice machine. Employee provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 of any training for all employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at hand wash sink near ice machine unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink in women's restroom.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken breast stored over raw tuna, raw calamari and raw shrimp on shelf inside of walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
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 5 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from original packaging inside of walk in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken breast stored over raw tuna, raw calamari and raw shrimp on shelf inside of walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
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 5 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from original packaging inside of walk in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Dec 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Jun 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking pot stored in hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed pot.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no proof of certified manager at establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground next to cook line due to leak from ceiling.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic lemonade bottle on floor of walk in cooler. Employee placed case of bottles on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Repeat Violation
Jun 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Establishment lacking at least one certified manager.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food at the time of the inspection with an expired license since 1/19/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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. Info was provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Establishment lacking at least one certified manager.
Intermediate/53A-07-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.