Grand Bay Club
425 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326514
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsFollow-up to an earlier routine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
20 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
More time given
No certified food manager for establishment.
More time given
Basic17
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
More time given
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
More time given
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
More time given
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 24, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
20 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed a spoon inside handwashing sink at salad station. Also observed a lady washing the wiping cloth inside handwashing sink and then clean the white cutting board at handwashing sink located at kitchen entrance.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Rocco Mauriello with expire CFM on 01.05.2026.
No certified food manager for establishment.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no proof of food manager certificate for the establishment.
Basic17
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler and inside walk in freezer.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed a duck tape covering a hole on the wall at dry storage area when walking to walk in cooler.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed soiled inside dishwasher machine.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed racks used for washing equipment soiled and stored on the floor.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed top of dishwasher machine soiled.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
More time given
At the first visit
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution for dishwasher machine at 0 ppm, stop using that machine and set up three compartment sink.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed several wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution throughout establishment-kitchen area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed ceiling soiled inside walk in cooler. Also observed soiled fans inside walk in cooler. Observed hood filter soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed all reach in coolers, reach in freezer, walk in cooler and walk in freezer with handle soiled with food residue.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed all drain covers missing inside kitchen area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Observed on the floor a big dead roach under dry storage shelves located next to walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed a zapper installed on top of prep table located at the left top when entering the kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed soiled floors drain areas and beneath kitchen equipment and food preparation tables.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed walls withheavy accumulation of grease and other soil residues. Specifically, the wall behind the grill, the stainless steel wall adjacent to the walk in freezer entrance extending from the floor to the ceiling, and the walls in dishwasher area with black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed ceiling soiled inside walk in cooler.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Observed personal phone stored on top of prep table at salad station. Operator removed.
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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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.