BONEFISH GRILL
12520 SW 120 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 786.293.5713
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee did not wash hands before putting on clean gloves after returning from the bathroom.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection 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 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for chimmychurri (56F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed onto ice bath to cool.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed drink stored on shelf next to cooking oils. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored on top of drink syrup boxes. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at bar cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at rear kitchen prep sink area and at dish washing area soiled with dust and food splashes.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw shrimp then change gloves and handle clean utensils/containers without washing hands in between.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of horseradish butter at standing reach in cooler near cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream reach in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup stored inside lettuce with handle in contact with product at salad station. Operator properly placed cup.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over diced tomatoes inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator relocated products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand sink near salad station. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above clean glasses in bar area
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at bar ceiling vents soiled with dust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door at entrance of cook line.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the bar handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean glass dispensing drinking water for customer.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee did not wash hands before putting on clean gloves after returning from the bathroom.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored above cooked pasta located in the walk-in cooler.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulation of dust, by expo.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed at the cookline.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust,walk-in cooler.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below the dish machine.
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. Observed ceiling vent above expo soiled with accumulation of dust.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the reach in freezer,opposite cookline.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
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