Sport's Grill
1559 Sunset Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2316491
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection4 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 10 basic (1 repeat)-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. Observed 5 lemons with mold in container inside walk in cooler.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed at flat top: bell peppers (120°F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Cook reheated peppers to 166°F.
Repeat violationFixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed 2 raw shell eggs above Mac and cheese in walk in. Operator removed eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed spray on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection. Observed air freshener above clean dishes. Operator removed air freshener.
Fixed on the spot
Basic10
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed sugar and flour with no label. Operator corrected during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed mozzarella sticks with no cover in chest freezer.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed in bar. Operator removed scoop to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed cups in sugar container outside of walk in. Operator removed items during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed torn gasket inside cooler across grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed interior walk multiple freezers.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed on dry dish rack.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers across cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed cooler door handles soiled.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.