Costa Elis Cafe
2655 S Lejeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2318017
What drove the grade
Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 6, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41°F.
Observed receiving food (poultry 60°/bee 62°F) Operator rejected items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee at kitchen.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
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.