MIAMI GRILL #188

MIAMI GRILL #188 has 10 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

14001 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33186
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/23/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13651425

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**

3/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13650456

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile to the left of walk in cooler entrance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed broken floor tile to the left of walk in cooler entrance **Time Extended**
  • 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Time Extended**
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Time Extended**
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at three compartment sink to the left of ice machine. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on can opener to the left of drive thru window. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed surface rust on can opener to the left of drive thru window. **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. **Time Extended**

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13473054

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 int, 7 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment operating without current license displayed. 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 personal phone stored on shelf above preparation table across from reach in freezer. Employee stored phone away. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind fixed equipment throughout cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile to the left of walk in cooler entrance Warning
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler unit to the right of gyro station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. Warning
  • 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 stored over raw beef in reach in unit under cook line. Employee removed chicken from above raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed on shelf below preparation area Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator corrected concentration of Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator fill sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator was coached on proper procedure. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at three compartment sink to the left of ice machine. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink to the right of three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on can opener to the left of drive thru window. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Water temperature in all sinks does not exceed 80F. Warning

8/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13495353

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area soiled with grease build up behind fixed equipment Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored in prep table hole.
  • 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 tongs stored in contact with fried wings at fryer station heat lamp.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at conveyor oven at prep line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at interior of reach in freezer door next to fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at gyro/shawarma station. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 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 at fryer station heat lamp cooked chicken wings (112F - Hot Holding). As per employee less than 45 minutes. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at cook line used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants inside. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at front counter hand wash sink.

7/25/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10942108

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area soiled with grease build up behind fixed equipment Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer next to three compartment sink.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at conveyor oven at prep line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at interior of reach in freezer door next to fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at gyro/shawarma station. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line a bowl of salad not covered.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at cook line used as dump sink with evidence of ice inside.

1/10/2025· 1y 3mo ago

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board across freezer. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on cutting board across shawarma. Employee removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black mold like substance across freezer. Employee laced cutting board on triple sink to be properly cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

1 high, 4 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice bin next to three compartment sink.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can lid missing in one stall of women's bathroom.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area soiled with grease build up behind fixed equipment, as well as floors soiled with a sticky residue.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer next to three compartment sink.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep line next to conveyor oven, utensils in standing water of 81F.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at conveyor oven at prep line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at interior of reach in freezer door next to fryer.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at gyro/shawarma station. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket next to office.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook at cook line handle raw Philly steak, then proceeded to take finished toasted bread out of conveyor oven to assemble sandwich without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper glove and hand washing procedures. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked with sanitizer buckets and cleaning supplies inside of sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink at cook line and next to three compartment sink used as dump sink and storage sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Observed at hand wash sink at cook line. Operator provided soap at cook line sink. Corrected On-Site

3/11/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8501879

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the low boy reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in the womens bathroom. Corrected On-Site

11/14/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8501861

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for the 2 door low boy unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**

9/15/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8384683

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above ware washing area. 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 ambient temperature of reach in cooler,drawer unit at approximately 52F. Operator removed from service and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair,entrance at walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep reach in cooler #1. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by the drive tru window. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for the 2 door low boy unit. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan grill soiled with accumulation of dust,wall mounted fan opposite prep table,drive tru window. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler, drawers:; raw philly steak ,as per operator about 30 mins ago taken at 11:00am (47F - Cold Holding) Operator removed to other reach in cooler for further cooling and cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary strength at greater than 500ppm Operator diluted to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the female bathroom. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Jose M, Ricardo M,Javier R, Yovanny P, Audi L,Oscar E, as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(1,017 reviews)

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Opening Hours

Monday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
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Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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