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ALHAMBRA STATION CAFE

255 ALHAMBRA CIR STE 170, Coral Gables FL 33134

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2314535
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs next to green salad.
High priority/08A-20-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs next to green salad.
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing utensils inside hand sink located at.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic/06-01-5
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
Basic/38-08-4/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand sink located at front prep area.
Intermediate/27-19-4
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
Basic/38-08-4
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High priority/14-31-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided to operator while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.