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MIAMI GRILL

661 W SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 9547689100

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1614235
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2020045059Aug 11, 2020Oct 27, 2020$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood and filters overdue for routine maintenance.
Basic/36-68-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed weather stripping on door frame is falling off.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by drive thru window #1.
Basic/36-17-5
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Buildup of mold like debris on walk-in cooler door and handle.
Basic/23-24-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm quaternary sanitizer. Operator corrected to 200 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4
Sep 30, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gyro cone with no continuous heat being applied. Operator turned on heat to lowest setting. Gyro/Shawarma handout provided.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 5, 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 ▾
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical bottles behind the counter with no labels. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Warewashing area not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Observed employee must add manually.
Intermediate/16-59-1
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 mahi thawing and still in reduced oxygen package. Operator cut open and coached her team to open before thawing.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Basic/14-34-4

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.