Armstrong Jazz House

271 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333481

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Grade F
Safety score 52 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.High priority · 36 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 25 complaint inspection
    5 high priority (4 fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up), 9 intermediate, 23 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
    -48
  • Safety score52

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

37 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

      Observed:Spray hose has been ordered.

      More time given

    Intermediate1

    • Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      Observed: At the time of the callback inspection inspection, a technician working with hot water at women restroom.

      More time given

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Gaskets have been ordered to be replaced..

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 25, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    37 violations found:

    • 5 High priority
    • 9 Intermediate
    • 23 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority5

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken (58°F - Cold Holding); cooked salmon (56°F - Cold Holding); queso (56°F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (56°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (77°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (61°F- Cold Holding); shredded chicken (54°F-Cold Holding) Also, ambient temperature of the units is 55°F.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. cooked chicken (58°F - Cold Holding); cooked salmon (56°F - Cold Holding); queso (56°F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (56°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (77°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (61°F- Cold Holding); shredded chicken (54°F-Cold Holding) Also, ambient temperature of the units is 55°F.

      Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Observed fried Potatoes 91°F at kitchen, chicken 57°F, vegetables 60°F.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.

      Observed employee going from raw to ready to eat without washing hands.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

      Observed at three compartment sink.

    Intermediate9

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Mashed potatoes and cooked chicken not date marked at reach in cooler at cook line.

      Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.

      Observed tres leches dessert, no labeled.

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

    • Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      Observed in women bathroom.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      At hand sink in the kitchen.

      No soap provided at handwash sink.

      Observed for hand sink in the kitchen.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic23

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Observed mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler at cook line.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

      In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed utensil at 91°F

      Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

      Unit for desserts.

      Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Kitchen.

      Equipment in poor repair.

      Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, kitchen and front bar.

      Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

      Observed at reach in coolers in the kitchen.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.

      Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Both dishwasher machines, the one in the kitchen and the other at front counter bar, out of service.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Observed oven soiled.

      Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

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

      Observed ice machine at front bar.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Observed handles soiled at reach in coolers at prep area/ dishwashing area.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      Water leaking at the faucet in the three compartment sink.

      Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Front unit.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Observed at Back door.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

      Observed in the corner of kitchen by unused oven.

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed wall all around the kitchen soiled with dust.

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

      Observed ceiling with dust all around the kitchen.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Observed floors throughout the establishment including the kitchen and the bar, extremely soiled under the equipments and in the walls.

    • 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.

      Observed multiple personal items like cell phones on preparation tables.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
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.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained5
In-use utensils properly stored4
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized4
Plumbing and backflow prevention4
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation4
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Food out of temperature2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2