TEMPO GRILLE
7400 SW 88TH STREET, Miami FL 33156
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish rack. Observed soiled dry food racks in storage closet. Observed soiled knife magnet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in dish area used at dump sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dm soiled.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk into dry cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented Orto Conserviera green olives; 8.81 lbs. operator voluntarily discarded.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe face with cloth on cook line and not move. Operator spoke to manager; employee tossed wiping cloth, removed gloves and washed hands properly. Observed cook wipe face on arm sleeve and walk into dry storage. Operator had employee wash hands properly before engaging in more food prep.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in across oven : cut tomato (43F - Cold Holding); bbq pork (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cheese shredded (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer outside walk in cooler: Mac and cheese (112F - Hot Holding). Operator had employee place back in oven to reheat. Second temp 10 minutes later: 166F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish rack. Observed soiled dry food racks in storage closet. Observed soiled knife magnet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in dish area used at dump sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificates.
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. Observed no proof for any employee.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dm soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted next to dish machine. Operator inverted on site.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on warmer outside of walk into dry. Operator had bottle moved during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed rings and watches on several employees on site.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed from floor during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk into dry cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection 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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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water near reach in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in dish area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing inside triple sink in kitchen area.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed shrimp (125F - Cooking). Employee placed shrimp inside over for finish cooking. Retest shrimp (150F - Cooking).
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water 71F next to steam table.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with old labels next to washing area.
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed cut fish (109 -120 F - cooking) at fryers. Operator returned the fish to be completely cooked. Final temperature cut fish (176 F - Cooking).
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream utensil stored in unclean water at 73°F.
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 more than seven employees engaged in food preparation no CFM present.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the breakfast and lunch menu has no written consumer advisory. Consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the food employees training by National Restaurant Association unapproved provider.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers with wet nesting at shelves dishwasher area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs stored on oven door.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted the single service containers.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored next to pasteurized white eggs at walk in freezer. Operator relocated the raw beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed falafel (54F - Cold Holding); cooked veggies (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. The products dated 10/27, 10/30. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed falafel (54F - Cold Holding); cooked veggies (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. The products dated 10/27, 10/30. Operator discarded the products.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Employee added water and final reading Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table. Operator removed the item.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers being used at reach in cooler at cook line.
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.