La Taberna Giralda

254 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326488

B
Grade B
Safety score 84 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.High priority · no follow-up needed · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection
    2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 7 basic
    -16
  • Safety score84

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

10 violations found
  1. First visitOct 22, 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.

    10 violations found:

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

    High priority2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

    Intermediate1

    • 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.

    Basic7

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

      Observed on stove.

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

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Gaskets soiled.

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      In front of stove.

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

    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

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

In-use utensils properly stored2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Current license displayed1