Frankie and Wally's

216 Palermo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338612

B
Grade B
Safety score 83 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 2, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.High priority · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection
    1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic
    -17
  • Safety score83

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

8 violations found
  1. First visitOct 2, 2026

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

    8 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.

      Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Nuts are sold on premises. Form provided via email at the end of the inspection.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

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

    Basic5

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.

      Chef's knife wrapped in electrical tape.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

      At kitchen.

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.

      Stored on floor by storage room.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Objectionable odors in or other areas of the establishment.

      Backyard.

    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.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Single-service items1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Manager certification and employee training1