Craft Coconut Grove
3324 Virginia St, Miami, FL 33133 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338152
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic (4 repeats)-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed at reach in cooler at cook line raw tuna tartare stored over squeeze bottles of sauces.
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed none available for chlorine and quaternary sanitizers
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed hand sink used to store strainer and used as dump sink with food remnants.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Observed chef prepping green onions next to hand wash sink no splash guard.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed at prep table next to hand sink.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed at oven
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed soiled throughout kitchen with grease and food build up.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceilings and vents in kitchen above prep area soiled with dust build up.
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
C76Routine inspection18 violations, 3 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 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.
18 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. Observed at prep area cooler 4 strawberries with mold like growth. Operator discarded entire container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed at cook line e reach in cooler pooled and poached eggs stored over squeeze bottles of dressing.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed none available for chlorine and quaternary sanitizers.
Basic14
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Observed loaves of bread stored next to kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
Observed at kitchen area box of pineapples and plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed stored on reach in cooler handles at cook line. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed at prep area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed at oven
Repeat violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed at ice machine at lobby storage area
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
Observed for outside preset tables with utensil food contact surface face up in container and uncovered.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Observed for outside preset tables with utensil food contact surface face up in container and uncovered.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed at lobby shelf and storage closet, pizza boxes stored on floor.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Observed at bar counter
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed soiled throughout kitchen with grease and food build up.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceilings and vents in kitchen above prep area soiled with dust build up
Repeat violation
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed missing above prep table
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.