Fontana Restaurant
1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2319410
What drove the grade
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection7 high priority (5 fixed by the Oct 27 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (1 repeat), 24 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most-51
- Safety score49
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
The floor will be remodeled after the Christmas season.Time Extended Time Extended
- First visitAug 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
37 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority7
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food.
See stop sale. observed a used water bottle buried in the ice bin used to make drinks. Manager removed bottle and discarded ice
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed yogurt at 69°F, cut melons at 53°F in front counter buffet
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Observed no sneeze guard provided at front buffet area. Products are: bagels, bread, yogurt, cut fruits and muffins.
Food stored in ice used for drinks.
See stop sale.observed a used water bottle buried in the ice bin used to make drinks. Manager removed bottle and discarded ice
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Next to dish machine
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed at dry cabinet a spray with WD-40 with food. Chef discarded the spray bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, can opener soiled
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed utensils inside a hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed by coffee station entrance and other stations throughout the kitchen.
Basic24
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed at soda station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
All throughout the kitchen
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Several employees in the kitchen
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed bowls in different food storage containers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed at bread station and other areas of the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler in the main hall way dripping water inside the unit
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet towels throughout the kitchen not kept in sanitizer solution.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed all table fans soiled with dust, walking cooler fan covers.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
In pantry station.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In dishwasher room
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Observed floors throughout the kitchen missing grout in most areas, cracked or broken tiles, with food debris between the tiles and some standing water in some areas due to the floor being in disrepair .
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
On some areas of the kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall.
In front of walk in cooler located in the pantry station
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
In some areas of the kitchen , by dish washing rooms.
Walk in cooler vents vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
Cell phones , purses.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.in soda station
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.