Xochimex Cantina Grill
2209 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337008
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Operator removed boxes
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at dishwashing area.
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed at walk in cooler metal bashes with shredded beef, cilantro sauce , not labeled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Observed under three compartment sink set.
Repeat violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.