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SPORTS GRILL

9090 SW 97 AVENUE, Miami FL 33176 · 3052383941

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats202
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2312715
Grade history
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs marked over 7 days stored inside walk in cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control on chicken wings, no time mark. Operator able to prove chicken wings were cooked and placed on time 10 mins prior. Operator added time mark.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Approved Process Waiver/HACCP plan not maintained at the food establishment. Observed HACCP plan recently approved in June, no copy available.
Intermediate/03G-56-2
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of chicken wings, not documenting final cooking temperature.
Intermediate/03C-96-4/Repeat Violation
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed establishment not maintaining records of receiving temperatures when receiving vacuum packaged items approved on current HACCP plan (raw chicken, cooked pork). Establishment has record keeping for continuous electronic monitoring devices kept inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Intermediate/03G-49-2/Warning
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Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water inside floor drain under dish machine, draining very slowly.
Basic/29-19-4/Repeat Violation
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Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control on chicken wings, no time mark. Operator able to prove chicken wings were placed on time 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator added time mark.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at triple sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of chicken wings, not properly documenting final cooking temperature.
Intermediate/03C-96-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine in back area, not in use.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in freezer/cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen area.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain underneath dish machine.
Basic/29-19-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered in white chest freezer. Operator covered ice cream.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of raw chicken wings not documenting final cooking temperature.
Intermediate/03C-96-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of raw chicken wings not documenting final cooking temperature. Time Extended
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment receiving ROP cooked foods from satellite location without approved HACCP plan.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Observed HACCP plan submitted and is currently under review as per OPQ Trainer Steven DeJong. Time Extended
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee food handler certificate for Rianna C.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At standing reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under dish machine draining slowly.
Basic/29-19-4/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs marked over 7 days stored inside walk in cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs marked over 7 days stored inside walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken wings on time without time mark, as per employee wings were finished cooking 3 hours prior. Employee added time mark.
High priority/03F-02-5
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment utilizing non continuous cooking of raw chicken wings not documenting final cooking temperature.
Intermediate/03C-96-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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 no certified food manager present with 4+ employees working.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment receiving ROP cooked foods from satellite location without approved HACCP plan.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee food handler certificate for Rianna C.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine heavily soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath fryers soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At standing reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-33-4
Reach-in freezer/cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer with old food debris
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under dish machine draining slowly.
Basic/29-19-4
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside reach in freezer, operator placed lid.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled above shelf with clean baskets near cook line.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment using non-continuous cooking for wings not properly documenting cooking/cooling temps/times.
Intermediate/03C-96-4/Return visit Feb 20, 2025 · Observed establishment using non-continuous cooking for wings not properly documenting cooking/cooling temps/times. Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machine.
Basic/24-05-4/Return visit Feb 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Feb 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near fryers soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under sink in dish area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored on shelf with seasoning. Operator removed bottle.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine - chlorine 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing
High priority/22-41-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked pork and cooked ribs inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment using non-continuous cooking for wings not properly documenting cooking/cooling temps/times.
Intermediate/03C-96-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside buffalo sauce at cook line.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machine.
Basic/24-05-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of chili stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up bucket and placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near fryers soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream and fried cheesecake stored not covered inside reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under sink in dish area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of seafood flour not labeled under prep table. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy onions (118F - Hot Holding) underneath heat lamp in kitchen, as per operator for over 4 hours. Operator discarded products.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy onions (118F - Hot Holding) underneath heat lamp in kitchen, as per operator for over 4 hours. Operator discarded products.
High priority/03B-01-6
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near walk in freezer. Operator mopped floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries and tater tots stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator relocated products.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in bar area. Operator added sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly underneath dish machine.
Basic/29-19-4
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled with old food debris at standing reach in freezer located in kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream without lid inside of reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind stove in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled near walk in cooler. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching his face and then put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his cell phone and then touching clean kitchen equipment without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
High priority/12A-13-4
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (96F - Hot Holding). As per employee item was placed in the steamer 2 hours before the inspection. Employee reheated items- second temperature-marinara (88F - Hot Holding); chili (167F - Reheating); marinara sauce (167F - Reheating)
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties over cooked pork stored inside the reach in cooler located at cooking line.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife inside hand sink located near the cooking line..
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the cooking line. Employee placed paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment use time for chicken wings without written procedures. As per employee chicken wings have been out for less than an hour. Discussed with employees and provided email form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located near the beer walk in cooler.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed one case of potato rings stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong in oven handle, located at cooking line.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 85°F. Employee discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (48F - Cold Holding), stored inside the walk in cooler for more than 6 hours before the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper methods of cold holding. Operator discarded item.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mac and cheese (67F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); burgers sliders (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), stored inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator the food was placed inside the reach in cooler 3 hours before the inspection. Operator removed All items, and placed them in the wall in cooler. Observed chili (48F - Cold Holding), stored inside the walk in cooler for more than 6 hours before the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper methods of cold holding. Operator discarded item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (97F - Hot Holding); marinara sauce (78F - Hot Holding), stored inside hot holding unit, located at cooking line. As per operator stored inside the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours before inspection. Employee reheat chili (167F - Reheating), and marinara sauce (165F - Reheating).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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 reach in cooler unit running at 65F at the time of inspection. Operator removed all items to the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm. Discussed with operator the importance of test the dishwasher machine frequently. Operator set up three compartment sink QUA 300ppm
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of to go containers stored on the floor, located at dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes 56f held more than 4hrs. Items held inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink in kitchen.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station right side of prep table in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4

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.