BLACK POINT OCEAN GRILL
24775 Southwest 87th Avenue
Homestead, Florida, 33032
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Still observe. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Still observe. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Still observe. **Time Extended**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observe on oyster tags. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11:
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe on some oyster tags. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11:
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Observe swordfish fillets still on ROP packages at cook line. Operator cut packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe 2 door reach in cooler not working at cook line, as per operator work order is placed and technician is arriving today.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in standing water at 108° F, at cook line, employee removed container during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw calamari (frozen) on preparation table, operator moved raw calamari and stored inside walk in cooler to be prepared. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observe ); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observe raw shrimp stored above cheese sauce on reach in cooler at cook line. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1.5 hours,employee removed some bags from container and stored at walk in cooler. butter blend (67F - Cold Holding) observe next to grill at cook line, as per employee less than 1.5 hours, operator moved butter bland to reach in cooler. Also observe in 2 door reach in cooler at cook line : breaded raw mahi (54F - Cold Holding); breaded raw grouper fillets (54F - Cold Holding); breaded raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (55F - Cold Holding) as per manager less than 1 hour, operator moved all trays with food from reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe plantains (128F - Hot Holding) on steam table less than 2 hours, operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observe on oyster tags.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe on some oyster tags. Repeat Violation
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observe by 3 compartment sink. Employee restocked soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 tuna packages still on ROP at cook line, Chef cut packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed butter blend broken container at walk in cooler, also observed white bin corn flakes broken lid, at dry storage area.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on butter blend container, employee removed spoon during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at salad station. Employee removed wc during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers at walk in cooler not covered.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and dishwasher area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef less than 3 hours. Chef add ice bags to containers. raw shrimp (42F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (42F - Cold Holding) also observed butter blend (87F - Cold Holding) next to stove at cook line, as per chef less than 2 hours, butter was moved to reach in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oysters tags.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cook line, also soiled food containers at walk in cooler.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign to operator, operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed clam chowder soup not date marked at walk in cooler, as per Chef over 24 hours. Chef dated soup during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by cook line.
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 tuna still on ROP packages inside reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at salad station.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door reach in cooler interior in poor condition at cook line.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler, also by dishwasher area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed portioned sauces containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Also observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed white fish fillets 46° F cold holding inside 3 compartment sink, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved fish to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp and raw chicken breast (frozen) in standing water on preparation table by cook line. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved food to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags missing last served day.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, cutting boards at cook line and white bin containers by dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed on oyster container inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade sauces not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day. Also observed opened milk gallon not date marked inside reach in cooler by salad station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/3/2024 revealed 20 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
18
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar white bin container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units throughout kitchen. Also observed soiled walk in cooler/freezer handles.
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 tuna in ROP packages in reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on preparation table at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door next to dishwasher area. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed next to salad station. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed portioned sauces container stored on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in butter spread container in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on 3 door reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at salad station. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed butter spread container not covered inside walk in cooler, also observed cut water melon container not covered inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at salad station. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw tuna dishes not identified on menus.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 21 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door next to dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 3 door reach in cooler, also on quesadillas station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Still observed rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior on both ice machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl inside crema dipping sauce in reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed from container during inspection. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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 raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flat grill, as per Manager less than 2 hours. Manager moved food containers to walk in cooler. Manager stated is a technician coming to check unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door next to dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in preparation area. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor at walk in freezer. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food cases stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager rearranged properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of 3 door unit at kitchen area. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 3 door reach in cooler, also on quesadillas station. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch (frozen) in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Also raw chicken (frozen) in cart at kitchen area. Manager moved food to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above cooked pork in shelves inside walk in cooler. Manager stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flat grill, as per Manager less than 2 hours. Manager moved food containers to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed missing some dates on October tags. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Warning
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed in oyster container in reach in cooler near walk in cooler. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked, as per Manager over 24 hours inside walk in cooler. Also bean salsa not date marked inside 3 door unit at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 258-3918
Website: https://blackpointoceangrill.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(2,454 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025