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ARARAT GRILL BAR

18090 COLLINS AVE T-22, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 3057985769

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats172
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2327899
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019019631Apr 8, 2019Aug 22, 2019$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw beef stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Advised chef and he rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed next single service items.
Basic/35B-02-4
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4
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Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. Advised manager and he moved to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Observed raw lamb thawing in standing water next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/06-01-5
The state's own report →
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to metal bowls being stored inside. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in ware wash used by food employees. Manager added.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Observed pan of cooked egg plants stored on top of garbage can. Advised chef and he removed.
Basic/08B-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers.
High priority/14-86-1
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cubs stored in hand washing sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cups stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Manager removed.
Basic/10-20-4
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining containers of cut vegetables in walk vegetables.
High priority/14-86-1
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers and tops being stored on floor in hallway.
Basic/25-05-4
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach. Manager removed.
Basic/25-27-4/Corrected On-Site

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.