CHARCOALS LATIN GRILL
11401 NW 12 ST #E510, Miami FL 33172 · 4630209
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of Italian peel tomatoes heavily dented at storage rack, manager voluntarily discarded the cans.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 some soiled at some parts of kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach-in cooler unit by cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at flip top salad unit.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken stored over cooked ribs at reach-in cooler at cook line, chef move the rib to top rack in the unit and raw chicken to bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce (69F - Cold Holding) at grill station, as per manager less than 4 hours, chef relocated tray with sauce to flat top to reheated to 165°F or above.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Dídac dispersing nozzles soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in a several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at first unit at cook line area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ice buildup chicken wings thawing at room temperature at rack next to standing freezer, wing still frozen and manager placed them inside reach-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed various towels not stored inside sanitizer bucket at kitchen area, manager was coached on proper protocols of sanitizer solutions and the storage of towels.
Nov 4, 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
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Food stored on floor. Observed a gallon of vinegar stored at kitchen floor, operator relocated the vinegar to a rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at drawer reach in cooler under flat top grill.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (64F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per operator, the product is made with fresh garlic and oil and packed around 10AM today. Advised operator to put sauce containers inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled located next to back prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed peeled onion inside hand wash sink located next to reach in cooler. Operator removed immediately.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents near back exit door soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license posted Oct. 1, 2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable located across cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal beverage container on dish washing machine. Operator removed immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located across cook line. Observed hood filter system soiled.
Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer near vent system.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located across the cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with dressing not labeled located near cook line. Operator labeled immediately.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided form to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at the cook line soiled. Operator cleaned immediately.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
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