SPORTS GRILL
10005 SW 72 ST, Miami FL 33173 · (305)598-2227
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies landing on shelf with clean glasses at bar.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced cheese inside walk in cooler. Operator properly relocated products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef patties inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on shelf next to single service cups. Operator removed bottle.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on hose bibb under triple sink missing vacuum breaker.
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 conducting non continuous cooking of chicken wings, not properly documenting final cooking temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelf where buns and clean equipment is stored heavily soiled with grease above triple sink.
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. Observed employee training expired for some employees.
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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 chicken wings, not properly documenting temperatures.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled with grease.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies landing on shelf with clean glasses at bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (128F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 20 mins.
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 temperatures.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed tape with accumulation of dead insects.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over liquor bottles at bar area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect device hanging from glass rack next to clean glasses at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container at reach in cooler.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection 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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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 chicken tenders (70F - Hot Holding) in prep area, as per operator was left out from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (70F - Hot Holding) in prep area, as per operator was left out from previous day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at cook line
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted in bar area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line and walk in freezer door torn/broken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over shelf with liquor bottles in bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook grab raw chicken with hands to put on grill, changed gloves, and grabbed clean utensils without washing hands in between. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers over fries inside walk in cooler.
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 cooked potato chips (70F - Hot Holding); crispy onions (70F - Hot Holding) above prep table, as per operator since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato chips (70F - Hot Holding); crispy onions (70F - Hot Holding) above prep table, as per operator since previous day.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored inside hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed knives.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in bar area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time on cooked chicken wings with no written procedure. Provided operator form. Operator printed and filled out form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of Mac and cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler and box of carrots on floor inside walk in freezer.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in bar area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer and inside of mini reach in freezer next to bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in front of cook line. Observed hood filters soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food prep table. Operator relocated bucket to bottom shelf.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream not covered stored inside mini reach in freezer at bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature inside triple sink in kitchen. Operator turned on water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under flat top.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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 running at 47F, located at cooking line.
Floor tiles in disrepair, located at beer walk in cooler.
Observed ceiling of walk in cooler beer, soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw eggs shells over cooked chicken wings, located at walk in cooler. Operator removed items,and placed them correctly.
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 burger patties (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator stored in reach in cooler from prior day. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger patties (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator stored in reach in cooler from prior day. Operator discarded items. Observed chicken wings (74F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator removed chicken wings, and placed them in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored in front of hand sink, located near three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 knife stored inside hand sink, located near three compartment sink. Operator removed items.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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 running at 47F, located at cooking line.
Floor tiles in disrepair, located at beer walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic white buckets with raw chicken inside, stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line oven.
Interior of oven, and microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Observed ceiling of walk in cooler beer, soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected, manager reset quaternary to 200 ppm of quaternary.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook changing duties with gloves on with no glove changing nor hand washing. Corrected action taken inspector discussed with cook proper hand washing and glove changing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several items stored in employee hand wash in kitchen area, corrected, employee removed items during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dressings, coleslaw all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in cooler at bar area, corrected, manager removed food during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected, employee placed onions on hook at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy grease dust and debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from under three compartment pipe.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted by bar area, corrected, manager inverted items during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.