Miami Springs, Miami-Dade County

GRILL 305

3974 NW SOUTH RIVER DR, Miami Springs, FL 33142

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Aug 15, 2025
City
Miami Springs
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 23962536

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23962533

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23962534

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23962532

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23962537

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.

02D-01-5

Detail 23962535

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with liquid/sauces in them and no labels. Repeat Violation

Aug 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 23925040

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23925043

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles as well as soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23925046

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23925041

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front of cook line. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23925042

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind 3 compartment sink and by dishwasher area.

42-01-4

Detail 23925045

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry onsite. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23925044

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 23693068

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.

14-09-4

Detail 23693065

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area.

14-11-5

Detail 23693067

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in cooler on the prep line.

22-08-4

Detail 23693066

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at the prep line. Operator cleaned it onsite. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23693069

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23693070

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with liquid/sauces at the prep line with no labels.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23393514

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.

36-03-4

Detail 23393513

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By cooking equipments in kitchen area.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 20579297

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31A-11-4

Detail 20579291

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of utensils stored in the handwash sink on prep line

16-37-1

Detail 20579292

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no testing strips

31B-02-4

Detail 20579289

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None observed in the kitchen or front area Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20579294

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken in the reach in cooler on station made yesterday per operator without date marking

24-05-4

Detail 20579295

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed big bowls on shelving not inverted

14-11-4

Detail 20579296

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the lid of the chest reach in freezer broken

10-12-5

Detail 20579290

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20579293

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop sitting in mopsink

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 22872284

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the chef the cooks just restocked the items approximately 45= minutes ago. The chef moved the the items to the freezer for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53A-10-4

Detail 22872278

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Asked the chef the correct procedure for cooling food.

22-02-4

Detail 22872286

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 22872283

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at both ice machines. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22872277

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22872282

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22872280

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a pan with pasta at the cook line. The chef discarded it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22872279

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22872288

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22872274

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a shelf at the warehouse washing area soiled. The chef had it cleaned. Observed the out side of the hood system at the end of the cook line soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 22872275

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22872281

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in a cooler with food underneath it.

36-27-5

Detail 22872276

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the hood at the end of the cook line.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 18

50-17-3

Detail 22548692

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid the license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22548701

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a the mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22548694

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22548699

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing an ice scoop on the hand washing sink.

16-62-1

Detail 22548691

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 22548689

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.

22-20-5

Detail 22548702

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 22548705

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cooked pasta. The Chef discarded the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22548695

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the soda rack.

06-09-1

Detail 22548704

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed several packs of fish still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 36°F. The chef cut open the bags. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22548690

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line..

24-08-4

Detail 22548706

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 22548693

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of fries on the walk in freezer floor. The chef put the cases on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22548703

Basic - Interior of ovenhas accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22548700

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 22548697

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

36-27-5

Detail 22548698

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the ware washing area. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22548696

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line.

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21770030

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sandwich (57F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator items were moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Operator moved items back to walk in cooler to cool down Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: At time of callback inspection observed cut lettuce 43F cold holding garlic and oil 50F cold holding, cooked pasta 43F cold holding, as per operator cut lettuce was out of temperature for approximately one hour, operator placed items on ice to rapid chill Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 21770029

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: At time of callback inspection No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21770031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled next to office Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: At time of callback inspection Observed walk in cooler gasket are torn next to office Time Extended

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 21764659

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sandwich (57F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator items were moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Operator moved items back to walk in cooler to cool down Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21764661

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (115F - Hot Holding) as per operator chicken was out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator began reheating chicken. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 21764668

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 21764669

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21764664

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked chicken using time as a health control with no written procedures. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21764662

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop sugar. Operator removed and discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21764665

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored with no protection. Operator placed inverted plates on top of all plates for protection. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21764655

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees preparing food with no hair restraint. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21764667

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled next to office Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21764657

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in dry storage area Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21764663

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 90F Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21764656

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cook line across from oven Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21764666

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled next to office Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21764658

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues at bar area Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21764660

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust around dishwasher Warning

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21286158

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cook line garlic and oil (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator item has been in place since night prior

03A-02-5

Detail 21286163

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line garlic and oil (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator item has been in place since night prior, cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator item was put in place at approximately 11:00am today, operator moved item to walk in cooler to cool down

53A-05-6

Detail 21286159

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

36-34-5

Detail 21286165

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in front of walk in cooler soiled

24-05-4

Detail 21286160

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on shelf across from dish washer with no protection

40-06-5

Detail 21286162

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse sitting on top of single service items. Operator removed purse. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21286161

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor in cook line area. Operator lifted off floor. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21286164

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in drink preparation station across from cook line.

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 20964046

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer lid broken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Observed freezer lid broken Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 20964045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Interior of oven has accumulation of debris. Time Extended

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20962593

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding); beef patties (55F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator items out for less than 4 hours. Operator moved chicken back to reach in freezer to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20962591

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator chicken has been out for less than 4 hours. Operator started to reheat chicken on grill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20962595

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning

22-56-4

Detail 20962587

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 177). Informed operator to not use dish washer until it is repaired and to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20962589

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20962597

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20962590

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer lid broken Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20962592

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on floor.in walk in freezer. Operator moved fries off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20962594

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20962596

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of debris. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20962588

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin with no label. Warning

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 20579313

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: License expired Oct1 2021 Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 20579311

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None observed in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

10-21-4

Detail 20579312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. Observed on ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended