OFF THE GRILLE
16790 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33196 · 7868971113
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cheese with mold like growth at walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit back door.
Apr 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (100F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (100F - Hot Holding) in steam box at front counter. As per operator, they were placed in steam box less than 30 minutes ago. Operator increased temperature of unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket door torn at sandwich station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest across from stove and near three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket door soiled at sandwich station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator they were placed in reach in cooler 2 hours ago. Operator placed items in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (100F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (100F - Hot Holding) in steam box at front counter. As per operator, they were placed in steam box less than 30 minutes ago. Operator increased temperature of unit.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.
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 thermometer at 51F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket door torn at sandwich station.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of honey glaze stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed bucket on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest across from stove and near three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket door soiled at sandwich station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board near stove.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles unlabeled on reach in cooler across from stove.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cheese with mold like growth at walk in cooler.
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. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top of preparation cooler. As per owner, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top of preparation cooler. As per owner, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish fritter (105F - Hot Holding); croquetas (109F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front line. As per owner, for less than 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control with owner and provided written procedures via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink at storage area.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked beef at reach in freezer not date marked. As per owner, product prepared 3 days prior. Discussed date marking with owner and provided hand out via email.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed plastic container of flour and cooking oil stored on floor underneath oven.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) owner took solution to replenish with chlorine.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw fish. Employee stored raw chicken under raw fish. observed raw shell eggs on top of chimichurri sauce and soy sauce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at the preparation area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on the floor located near the storage area. Employee removed the containers from the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer located but the 3 compartment sink soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed near the preparation area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted in dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing solution at 0ppm.
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.