GROWN
With 7 inspections documented, GROWN maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating in MIAMI. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file
8211 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/19/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13599477
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 2 reach in coolers in drive thru area no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food shelves near drive thru. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
12/18/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13470388
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 3 int, 5 basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 20+ dead flies on on sticky tape. 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 2 reach in coolers in drive thru area no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on top of reach in. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed water bottle in walk in cooler; operator threw away. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour unlabeled on dry storage rack. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15+ live flies at front bar area, on wall and counter near hand sink. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in; raw bacon stored above cooked sausage and sauce. Operator removed and placed on proper shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfectant spray on counter where single service cups next to drive thru are stored. Operator removed spray during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food shelves near drive thru. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper jam in restroom. Operator was able to fix during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at waiter station near front exit. Warning
7/23/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10939584
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 3 int, 10 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup on counter next to hand sink. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on paper towel dispenser in warewash. Observed 2 phones on front counter. Operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris in dry food storage area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor of walk in cooler.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above warewash area.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table; employee moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in across grill. Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink in warewash slow draining. Something was in sink; operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine no longer working. As per operator, they're removing it from establishment. Triple sink set up with proper sanitizer ppm.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in same containers as raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator began moving items to separate. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed solution at 200+ ppm for chlorine. Operator diluted solution; final reading 100 ppm. 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email and operator printed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by racks in drive thru area. Operator removed items to allow access. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food storage rack. Observed under Oreo tables where dry food is stored near drive thru window.
2/4/2025· 1y 1mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles dusty at kitchen.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area. Operator removed the towel.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed teach in freezer across toaster station. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across grill.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Employee diluted with water retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area.
9/19/2024· 1y 5mo ago
1 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor front counter. Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device above coffee equipment.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed a reach in freezer with exposed insulation at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to window.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Two Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm) under steam table. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two red bucket stored on Hand wash sink located next to dishwasher area. The bucket
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels located next to the entrance of the kitchen. Manager repaired the dispenser. Corrected On-Site
3/18/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8493457
Met Inspection Standards5 high, 3 int, 8 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while preparing food.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at three compartment sink.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at grill area. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 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 utensil inside of rice container touching rice. Operator moved the handle. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer with exposed insulation next to smoothie station. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled and torn plastic curtains at walk in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on preparation tables. Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed the solution, final concentration 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License is expired since October 1 2023. Operator paid the license, confirmation number: 615-8686 Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shelled eggs stored over asparagus and tomatoes. operator relocated the shelled eggs to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored over cheese at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the eggs. And observed raw salmon stored over tortilla soup. Operator moved the raw salmon to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed cooked vegetables (104F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (114F - Hot Holding) cooked chicken (128F - Hot Holding) at preparation area, as per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator added water to get to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by a cart located in storage area in front of walk in cooler. Operator moved the cart. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual in handwash sink. Repeat Violation
9/6/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8376725
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 3 int, 10 basic
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cups stored inverted on a towel. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At preparation area.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of two doors reach in freezer has exposed insulation at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink located at preparation area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in cutting board.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0 ppm) at front counter. Operator added chlorine. Final concentration 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooking shrimp at reach in cooler. And raw shells eggs stored over cheeses at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the raw salmon and the raw shells eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed minestrone soup date marked 08-29-2023. Eight days. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (56 F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator added ice for cooling down the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a blender inside of the hand wash sink front counter. Operator removed the blender. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory was posted. Corrected On-Site
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 663-4769
Website: http://www.grown.org/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(447 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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