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MEZZ HOT GRILL

831 N. FEDERAL HWY, Hallandale Beach FL 33009 · 954-924-3200

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats400
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1607660
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on floor between wall and walk in cooler in kitchen. Maintenance cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-04-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025000895Jan 2, 2025Feb 5, 2025$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handle of flip top cover broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 5, 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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Hot water turned off at employee handwash sink in kitchen resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Maintenance turned hot water on during inspection.
High priority/12A-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at handwashing sink in kitchen. Maintenance turned on during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on floor between wall and walk in cooler in kitchen. Maintenance cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-04-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Handle of flip top across from Turbo oven broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Jul 26, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Shelves in True lowboy in cooler falls off.
Basic/14-11-5
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Manager replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.. Container of raw burger stored behind containers of melted butter and Marinara sauce in true reach in. Manager fixed property.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; Swiss Cheese (45-48F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese (42F). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared nor portioned today.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; Swiss Cheese (45-48F - Cold Holding);.Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. 1 tile missing above true refrigerator. Maintenance fixed during inspection.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site

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.