Banquet Kitchen

1155 Blue Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33146 · Permanent Food Service · License 2302947

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 83 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 23, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 5 basic
-17
Safety score83

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep232026

Routine inspection

9 violations found

First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can at down stairs dry storage area. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed at cook line cooler raw chicken stored over cooked pasta. Operator removed and stored correctly.
  Fixed on the spot
  Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  Observed platters of bread, butter and cranberry sauce stored uncovered at buffet area.
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed hand sink at entrance of pastry area used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
Basic5
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed at dish storage rack.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  Observed throughout kitchen. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
  Observed at prep area stored on counter next to prepared produce. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at pastry area three compartment sink.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Observed at mop sink stored in buckets.
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.