Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County

BOATER'S GRILL

1200 CRANDON BLVD, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
May 28, 2026
City
Key Biscayne
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 24597105

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside WIC.

14-09-4

Detail 24597107

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24597106

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24597104

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24597108

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 24194050

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ceviche held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 24194053

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24194054

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24194052

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at kitchen soiled, Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24194051

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation

May 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23750933

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big trash can blocking HWS at kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23750935

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

21-12-4

Detail 23750934

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23750936

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not identified as its common name by coffee maker.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-29-4

Detail 23637160

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Kitchen employee, touching dirty apron, and then engage in food preparation.

11-27-4

Detail 23637153

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

05-08-4

Detail 23637158

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 23637157

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

36-34-5

Detail 23637154

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.

24-05-4

Detail 23637159

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

14-09-4

Detail 23637162

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 23637161

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Produce on kitchen floor.

22-16-4

Detail 23637156

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen coolers throughout.

14-33-4

Detail 23637163

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.

21-12-4

Detail 23637155

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23403642

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 0ppm, operator reset machine final reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 23403645

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

16-37-1

Detail 23403652

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

31B-06-4

Detail 23403646

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager changed dispenser during inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23403649

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand washing sink. Manager turned hot water on. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 23403651

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

14-69-4

Detail 23403643

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23403647

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70 F next to cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23403648

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

21-12-4

Detail 23403644

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 23403650

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not identified as its common name by coffee maker.

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22947293

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22947297

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fish ceviche and conch salad on the menu not identified as a raw item.

14-09-4

Detail 22947296

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22947294

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves located at basement prep area with rust accumulation.

21-12-4

Detail 22947295

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-13-5

Detail 22363273

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At the time of the inspection observed raw chicken stored over raw beef on the reach in cooler by the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22363274

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

14-09-4

Detail 22363275

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen area.

14-17-4

Detail 22363272

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

10-05-5

Detail 22083075

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a water temperature of 81°F.

08A-13-5

Detail 22083080

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the reach in cooler. The chef moved it.

11-27-4

Detail 22083076

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email.

53A-03-7

Detail 22083081

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

02B-01-5

Detail 22083083

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fish ceviche and shrimp ceviche on the menu.

53B-01-5

Detail 22083079

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 22083082

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 22083078

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The chef removed it.

25-06-4

Detail 22083077

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

23-24-4

Detail 21500654

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

08B-38-4

Detail 21500653

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area.

10-14-5

Detail 21500655

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.

16-46-4

Detail 21500656

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-33-4

Detail 21500652

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 20887208

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.

23-24-4

Detail 20887209

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

10-14-5

Detail 20887214

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20887213

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover. Observed hood soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 20887212

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-49-6

Detail 20887211

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 20887210

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 20615048

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20615049

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20615050

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

23-24-4

Detail 20615052

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

10-14-5

Detail 20615047

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20615053

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 20615051

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.