Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GRIOT TROPICAL

1186 NW 103 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33150

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3628480
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10924404
DBPR license2319253

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 16, 2025 3:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 21, 2025 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#10High Priority35A-19-4

High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed one live rodent under ice machine behind front counter/bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler behind front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches inside unplugged reach in freezer in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 38 rodent droppings on top of metal rack across oven. Observed approximately 54 rodent droppings under flat grill. Observed approximately 49 rodent droppings under oven. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent nesting under oven. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black substance at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris and black substance at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler, oven, reach in freezer door handles soiled with dark substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks on top reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under frying station, one dead roach under oven, 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Located at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to metal dry rack across oven. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of cooking equipments soiled with grease. Observed top of preparation table soiled with grease and food debris at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor from sewer cap next to oven and 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food old food debris and standing water. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.