BOATER'S GRILL
1200 CRANDON BLVD, Key Biscayne FL 33149 · 305.361.8487
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside WIC.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ceviche held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at kitchen soiled,
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at reach in cooler at kitchen.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big trash can blocking HWS at kitchen, operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not identified as its common name by coffee maker.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Kitchen employee, touching dirty apron, and then engage in food preparation.
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Produce on kitchen floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen coolers throughout.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 0ppm, operator reset machine final reading 50ppm.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager changed dispenser during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand washing sink. Manager turned hot water on.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70 F next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not identified as its common name by coffee maker.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fish ceviche and conch salad on the menu not identified as a raw item.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves located at basement prep area with rust accumulation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At the time of the inspection observed raw chicken stored over raw beef on the reach in cooler by the kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.