Mojo Grille
5351 NW 27 Ave, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336858
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 5 basic-23
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 30, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator placed unwashed produce on different shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef stored over tortillas in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed tortillas in different storage.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Katrina Blanco and Jorge Borges is expired as of 02/10/2026.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food handlers training for all staff.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed case of potatoes stored on floor inside of breakfast walk in cooler. Operator placed case on shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed fan guard in both walk in coolers soiled with dust debris and mold-like substance.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed hand wash sink near ovens missing hand wash sign.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed a/c vents in kitchen soiled with grease and dust debris.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.