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MIAMI GRILL

600 NE 167 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305-944-3111

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2316416
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches coming out of the rice cooker by the back prep table. Observed 2 live roaches by the mop sink. Observed 2 live roaches on the wall next to walk in cooler.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2025053475Jul 16, 2025Oct 20, 2025$200
1--2022033828May 12, 2022Aug 11, 2022$160
1--2018026320Apr 11, 2018Jul 26, 2018$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried fish patty (123F - Hot Holding) stored on the hotbox for less than 2 hours as per operator. Employee reheated item.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with a splitter with no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Walk in coolers shelves with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink. Operated placed properly to air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
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Jul 16, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with a splitter with no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2025 · Observed mop sink with a splitter with no vacuum breaker. Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers on the drying rack wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2025 · Observed clean containers on the drying rack wet nesting. Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the kitchen and 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2025 · Observed standing water on the floor in the kitchen and 3 compartment sink. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout the back prep area and kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2025 · Observed floor tiles throughout the back prep area and kitchen in disrepair. Time Extended
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2025 · Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2025 · Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler, walk in freezer floor heavily soiled. Observed floor under storage rack, behind the fryers in the kitchen and under the soda machine soiled.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2025 · Observed walk in cooler, walk in freezer floor heavily soiled. Time Extended
Jul 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5+ live flies by the mop sink and 3+ live flies by the dry storage area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches coming out of the rice cooker by the back prep table. Observed 2 live roaches by the mop sink. Observed 2 live roaches on the wall next to walk in cooler.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with a splitter with no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor by the back prep table. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under bun rack in front of ice machine. Observed 3 dead roaches behind the fryers in the kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach by the ice cream reach in freezer. Observed 3+ dead roaches under soda machine. Observed 5+ dead roaches under the dry storage rack.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers on the drying rack wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the kitchen and 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout the back prep area and kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop and metal spoon in standing water at 89F. Operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler, walk in freezer floor heavily soiled. Observed floor under storage rack, behind the fryers in the kitchen and under the soda machine soiled.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Jan 24, 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
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the women's bathroom, due to faucet corrosion.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle in the coleslaw. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the ice machine.
Basic/36-32-5
Storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the first reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed equipment shelves with heavy rust by the bread rack.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep salads (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Noticed the cooler was disconnected and plugged back in. Prep salads were placed inside the walk in cooler until the reach in cooler is at correct temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal trays wet nesting on the rack next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water on top of reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers by the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200+ppm) under the prep table at the cookline, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer floor have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer floor have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment was open to the public at the time of the inspection and serving guest. Observed cooking and prepping at the time of the inspection.
High priority/50-08-7/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observed gyro cone in the shawarma cooked over 2 hours from the night before, as per operator. As per operator, the leftover cone gyro was placed in the walk in cooler overnight and placed the cooked gyro cone is placed back on the swarms the next morning to reheat.
High priority/03C-98-1/Warning
Observed in-use tongs, spatula and ladles stored in unclean water degrees Fahrenheit in the on the cook line. Discussed with the operator the proper methods. Observed the operator discard the water and placed clean utensils in a clean pan.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed gyro cone in the shawarma cooked over 2 hours from the night before, as per operator. As per operator, the leftover cone gyro was placed in the walk in cooler overnight and placed the cooked gyro cone is placed back on the swarms the next morning to reheat.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler in front of fries: yellow cheese (56F - Cold Holding); bacon (53F - Cold Holding), as per operator stored inside the reach in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler in front of fries: yellow cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (53F - Cold Holding), as per operator stored inside the reach in cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed marinara sauce (101F - Reheating) in the warmer holding unit. As per operator placed 30 minutes before inspection. Advised operator to place on stove to reheat to proper temperature.
High priority/03E-03-5/Warning
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed gyro cone in the shawarma cooked over 2 hours from the night before, as per operator. As per operator, the leftover cone gyro was placed in the walk in cooler for storage overnight. The cooked gyro cone is placed back on the shawarma the next morning to reheat, as per operator.
Intermediate/53B-15-4/Warning
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. Emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles next to drive thru window with mold-like substance. Operator cleaned during the time of the inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temperature dishwasher machine at 40F not reaching the proper temperature. Operator set up the three compartment sink and unplugged the dishwasher.
Intermediate/16-54-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen in front of fryer with an ambient temperature of 58F. Advised employee to put the food on ice or store inside another reach in cooler until the unit is repaired. Also the high temperature dishwasher Dip well not working by the drive-thru.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter display case and the ice cream reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hot holding box with accumulated grease inside.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Observed in-use ice cream scoop stored in standing water at 79F temperature on top of the ice cream deep freezer. Discussed with the operator the proper methods. Operator discarded the water and placed a clean ice cream scoop into a clean pan on the cookline.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on top of 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer floor have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning

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.