SPORTS GRILL
11481 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL 33165
License #2328776
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →SPORTS GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 29 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 8, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 15 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef being thawed at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Operator placed item under cold running water.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen scoops located in bin of water at 87F at the reach in cooler.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the three compartment sink with soiled interior.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils with no label.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags stored next to canned goods at the dry storage area.
- [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Time as Public Health Form not filled out for cooked chicken wings.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
- [21-16-4] Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed clean apron stored next to dry goods at the dry storage area.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles inside reach in freezer.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) and diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed public unisex restrooms with no covered trash bins.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table.
- [14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed table shelf with soiled and torn foil cover.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with broken door handle.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
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