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301 Giralda Avenue, Suite 1, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335131

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Grade A
Safety score 90 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 8, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.High priority · no follow-up needed · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 4 basic
    -10
  • Safety score90

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitOct 8, 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.

    6 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 4 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.

    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.

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed at walk in freezer three containers with vegetables stored on floor. Manager placed container on shelves.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

      Scoop for tuna at cook line.

    • 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 fan at cook line soiled. Manager removed fans for cleaning.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

A95Complaint inspection5 violations No follow-up needed
  1. First visitJul 14, 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.

    5 violations found:

    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic5

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

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

      Gaskets soiled at cook line.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Missing at front bar.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      By dishwasher machine.

    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

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

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Handwash sinks and supplies1