MIAMI GRILL 273
18660 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay FL 33189 · 9549730000
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly in the air flying around kitchen area and landing on clear equipment and food preparation tables..
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection 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
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was coached and washed hands.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket in disrepair across from the grill.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed bracelets and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed burgers (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per manager food was stored inside the walk in cooler yesterday. And it was out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. As per manager food was stored inside the walk in cooler yesterday. And it was out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Employee drinking while preparing food. Observed an opened container on preparation table. Employee removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored next to the French fries.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the wall and the preparation table. Employee removed it.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in freezer torn and also at reach in cooler next to griddle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to fryer station. Also observed nozzle soiled at 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink by the service window. And also faucet loose at the women bathroom.
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face and handled clean equipment without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed watch and then handled clean equipment without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly in the air flying around kitchen area and landing on clear equipment and food preparation tables..
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee applied hand sanitizer in placed of washing hands as required.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust shelves on top of three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored at walk in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee machine, cups and employee food stored on preparation table next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch while preparing food. Employee removed watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in freezer torn and also at reach in cooler next to griddle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to exit door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and the preparation table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed both bathrooms missing handwashing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to fryer station. Also observed nozzle soiled at 3 compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lamb stored on preparation table. As per manger food was outside for about 1 hour. Manager placed food inside the walk in cooler.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink by the service window. And also faucet loose at the women bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in preparation towels.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee remove bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line without proper hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in freezer torn.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fridge next to front counter with ambient temperature of 57F. The following foods stored inside for less than 1 hour: whipped cream (56F- Cold Holding), Milk (56F Cold Holding)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees present with no certified food manager on site.
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 fridge next to front counter with ambient temperature of 57F. The following foods stored inside for less than 1 hour: whipped cream (56F- Cold Holding), Milk (56F Cold Holding)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license nowhere in establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above soda syrups on rack in back of restaurant.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler next to drive thru window not working.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezer where ice cream is held.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled air vents in walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer in the three compartment sink lower than 25 ppm, manager replaced the water for water with a concentration of 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the refrigerated draw underneath the grill observed roast beef (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee transferred it to another cooler to rapidly cool, in the reach in cooler in front of the flat grill observed diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, manager added ice to bring the temperature down,
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.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager provided QT sanitizer strips.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jambo, leonardo, marbelis.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board attached to the reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation not wearing hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed some areas on the kitchen floor with old food debris, observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled, freezer in the cook line, observed exterior of the hot holding unit soiled, observed under the preparation table by the walk in coolers surface soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled, freezer located in the cook line, observed walk in cooler shelves soiled, observed reach in cooler in front of the cooler interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelf has rust pitted the surface
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Along the cook line.
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