GUEMBO'S AND GRILL
2055 NW 22 AVE, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
JUN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. Form provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017022582 | May 9, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in thank you bags in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep tables.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauces/liquids and no label.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork being stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken being stored above pork inside reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator placed onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and beans inside reach in cooler with no date marking.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on both reach in freezers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the cook line.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef and chicken being stored in thank you bags in reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator placed chicken in proper location.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on faucet with water hose underneath 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers inside handwashing sink in bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken held for more than 24hours with no date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both women's and men's restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop no handle in sugar and coffee by coffee station at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above atm machine.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives and utensils in between wall and 3 compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in kitchen area where coolers and freezers are located.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of onions stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator placed them 6inches above the ground.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside white holding units in kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in kitchen handwashing sink, bar area handwashing sink and women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer in kitchen area and the one in lobby area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak coming from handwashing sink faucet in kitchen area
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a bag of sea food mix empty, being used to store a fish in reach in freezer by cook line.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils not inverted with food contact surface up in container in kitchen. Operator placed them correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed in a container of water inside 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper methods and water was turned on.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area.
Oct 7, 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
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of bottled water on the floor.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook handle frozen fish and then cut vegetables with the same gloves on.
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. Form provided via email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. The manager put paper towels in both restrooms.
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. Form provided via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of water bottles on back room floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic cups in the floor in the back room. The manager moved the items to a shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle at the cook line not labeled.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop and triple sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board on the top of the sink. The manager removed it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's and ladies restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen under the equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on the floor in the dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 90°F at the cook line. The manager poured it out.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in a grocery bag in the reach in cooler and 20 bags in the upright freezer with different foods.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the reach in cooler. The manager moved the eggs.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop and triple sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board on top of the sink at the bar. The manager moved it.
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. Form provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator brought soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the mens and women's restrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed half of the hood filtration system not working. As per the owner technician is coming to fix it today.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen under the equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on the floor in the dry storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 10 knives between the triple sink and prep table. The manager moved it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.