ARMSTRONG JAZZ HOUSE
271 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 786.382.3135
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided while conducting the licensing inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jun 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar tender discarded the ice. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink by ware washing area. Operator removed utensils.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container stored inside flour container on dry storage shelf. Operator removed container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelf in front of three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters over grill in kitchen. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on dry storage shelf. Operator labeled container.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Person in charge of the kitchen picked up a towel from the floor and placed it on prep area. No hand washing or gloves change.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets at kitchen's units.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Box with potatoes on floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed poultry being thawed inside a container with water, at dishwasher area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked Beef.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided while conducting the licensing inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided while conducting the licensing inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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.