AL BASHA GRILL
1533 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of salt. The cook inverted it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water at 79°F. The cook poured out the water and had the utensils washed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Mechanical hand drying device broken at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the large white cutting board at the kitchen entrance.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two packs of lamb chops and two pans with steak defrosting at room temperature on the triple sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken over cut lettuce and liquid eggs over pita bread in the upright cooler. The cook moved the items to the correct shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a sanitizer bucket with chlorine at500 ppms. The cook poured out most of the liquid and added water now at 100 ppms. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-01-4:Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed the cook handle her cell phone with gloves and went to prep food.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter l Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Sofia has been working for 90 days and Susie and Marwen have been working approximately 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Intermediate - 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 Sofia has been working for 90 days and Susie and Marwen have been working approximately 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the prep area. Sign provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the prep area. Sign provided via email. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Sofia has been working for 90 days and Susie and Marwen have been working approximately 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Intermediate - 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 Sofia has been working for 90 days and Susie and Marwen have been working approximately 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice cooker. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with cooking oil on the floor.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the front line. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the prep area. Sign provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in water at a temperature of 79°F. The cook discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 Sofia has been working for 90 days and Susie and Marwen have been working approximately 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Phone: (786) 216-7114
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(2,131 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025