ARARAT GRILL BAR
18090 COLLINS AVE T-22, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 3057985769
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019019631 | Apr 8, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw beef stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Advised chef and he rearranged.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Insect control device installed next single service items.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
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Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. Advised manager and he moved to shelf.
Observed pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed raw lamb thawing in standing water next to 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to metal bowls being stored inside. Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in ware wash used by food employees. Manager added.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed pan of cooked egg plants stored on top of garbage can. Advised chef and he removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cubs stored in hand washing sink in bar area.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cups stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Manager removed.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining containers of cut vegetables in walk vegetables.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers and tops being stored on floor in hallway.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of cut vegetables. Located in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged.
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.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach. Manager removed.
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.