HOLE IN (THE) WALL GRILL
12055 SW 117 AVE, Miami FL 33186
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed burgers on top of the raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly the product.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in freezer box of raw beef steaks stored over package of hot dogs and shrimp. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep cooler smoked fish dip (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 3 hours. Operator placed onto ice.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for manager, Claudia Erickson 8/5/2020.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for employees, Julio Gomez 11/3/2025 and Jean Mondestin 3/8/25.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at dry storage area tile broken and water damaged.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf with buns. Observed employees personal food store in cooler with establishment food.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 burger patties then change gloves and handle ready to eat buns without washing hands in between.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed chicken wings and fries being held on time without time mark, as per operator products were placed on time one hour ago. Operator placed time on products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots heavily soiled with grease on shelf above dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen and dish areas
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted buckets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw brisket stored uncovered inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cook line
Dec 4, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from the grill. As per operator from yesterday 12/03 Operator discarded the tomatoes. Also observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed container of sliced cheese on ice for rapid cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled at the bar area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on handles of the walk in cooler. Operator cleaned during the time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at bar area.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken thighs (1:30pm) (54F - Cooling); and chicken thighs (2:20pm) (52F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. The product dropped 2 grade in 50 minutes. Manager moved the product to coolest place in the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager started to change sanitizer solution.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed burgers on top of the raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding); brisket (47F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for 3 hours. And cheese (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less then 2 hours. Manager moved the products to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling and moved the cheese of the bottom of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service bowl without handles inside the pico de gallo. Operator removed the bowl.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored in soiled shelf above three compartment sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna bearing a label inside of the drawer reach in cooler on preparation area. Manager open the individual packages.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under smoker and ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside the walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of smoker with heavy accumulation of grease and debris.
Observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at storage room.
Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at storage room and dishwasher area. Operator started to clean up the vent.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked brisket and cooked pork not covered at walk-in cooler. Operator started to covered product.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods filters soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold substance in three compartment sink area. Operator started to clean the walls.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers:; raw mahi-mahi (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (66F - Cooling) as per operator about 30 mins ago operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen, ware washing area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 47F, drawer unit. drawers:; raw mahi-mahi (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (66F - Cooling) as per operator about 30 mins ago operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,right prep unit. Corrected on site. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed for the cooked chicken wings located in the walk-in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the slicer machine.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the tuna.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen, ceiling tiles and vents soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler,prep unit,door broken.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by the mop sink,co2 tanks.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers located in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed for the fried chicken wings,walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed for the walk in cooler fan covers, accumulation of dust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the hand wash sink,kitchen. Observed by the ware washing area.
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