Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens

Last inspected:

19752 Nw 27 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Overview

Loranas 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.

20Inspections
192Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.6 violations / inspection 9.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed a grease fryer on top of the reach in cooler with no hood suppression system over it.

Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

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— 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
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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 March 17, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
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, Time as control, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens had?
Loranas Caribbean and American Grill in Miami Gardens has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 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 March 17, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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.
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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