SPORTS GRILL
9090 Southwest 97th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near fryers soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under sink in dish area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 03C-96-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment using non-continuous cooking for wings not properly documenting cooking/cooling temps/times. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed establishment using non-continuous cooking for wings not properly documenting cooking/cooling temps/times. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 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 plastic cup no handle stored inside buffalo sauce at cook line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of chili stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up bucket and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door inside walk in freezer.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near fryers soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream and fried cheesecake stored not covered inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under sink in dish area. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of seafood flour not labeled under prep table. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored on shelf with seasoning. Operator removed bottle. 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 dish machine - chlorine 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked pork and cooked ribs inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 03C-96-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment using non-continuous cooking for wings not properly documenting cooking/cooling temps/times.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near walk in freezer. Operator mopped floor. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries and tater tots stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in bar area. Operator added sign. Corrected On-Site
- 29-19-4:Basic - Observed standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly underneath dish machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled with old food debris at standing reach in freezer located in kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream without lid inside of reach in freezer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind stove in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled near walk in cooler. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy onions (118F - Hot Holding) underneath heat lamp in kitchen, as per operator for over 4 hours. Operator discarded products.
- 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 crispy onions (118F - Hot Holding) underneath heat lamp in kitchen, as per operator for over 4 hours. Operator discarded products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located near the beer walk in cooler.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of potato rings stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong in oven handle, located at cooking line.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 85°F. Employee discarded water.
- 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 hood filters soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching his face and then put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his cell phone and then touching clean kitchen equipment without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (96F - Hot Holding). As per employee item was placed in the steamer 2 hours before the inspection. Employee reheated items- second temperature-marinara (88F - Hot Holding); chili (167F - Reheating); marinara sauce (167F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties over cooked pork stored inside the reach in cooler located at cooking line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife inside hand sink located near the cooking line..
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the cooking line. Employee placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment use time for chicken wings without written procedures. As per employee chicken wings have been out for less than an hour. Discussed with employees and provided email form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 reach in cooler unit running at 65F at the time of inspection. Operator removed all items to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm. Discussed with operator the importance of test the dishwasher machine frequently. Operator set up three compartment sink QUA 300ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of to go containers stored on the floor, located at dry storage.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (48F - Cold Holding), stored inside the walk in cooler for more than 6 hours before the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper methods of cold holding. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mac and cheese (67F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); burgers sliders (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), stored inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator the food was placed inside the reach in cooler 3 hours before the inspection. Operator removed All items, and placed them in the wall in cooler. Observed chili (48F - Cold Holding), stored inside the walk in cooler for more than 6 hours before the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper methods of cold holding. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 chili (97F - Hot Holding); marinara sauce (78F - Hot Holding), stored inside hot holding unit, located at cooking line. As per operator stored inside the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours before inspection. Employee reheat chili (167F - Reheating), and marinara sauce (165F - Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes 56f held more than 4hrs. Items held inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink in kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station right side of prep table in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at station. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).