Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens
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19752 Nw 27 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens has operated under persistent food safety violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly: time as control (food held at unsafe temperatures) appeared in 8 inspections; employee health reporting violations in 5 inspections; chemical storage violations in 7 inspections; and consumer advisory failures in 8 inspections. In September 2025, inspectors documented a fire safety hazard—cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The facility received formal escalation to administrative complaint recommendation in July 2024 for employee health reporting and consumer advisory violations, and again in April 2024 for time as control and chemical storage violations. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 30 violations including high-priority failures in handwashing, time as control, and food condition, resulting in a warning issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens last inspected?
- Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens had?
- Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens find?
- Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected on May 18, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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