ARTE Y PASION CAFE MIAMI
205 ARAGON AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 7865429746
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw shell eggs over avocados. Employee removed eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in the cook line, cooked ground beef at 48°F. Employee discarded the item.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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
Apr 30, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Oscar Romero person in charge.
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. Employees Paula Rodas/ Maria Cuevas.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Oscar Romero person in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line
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. Employees Paula Rodas/ Maria Cuevas.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at juice station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink located at cook line blocked by a prep table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Oscar Romero.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at front counter.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand sink located by two compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at juice station.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler by oven with handle soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen prep table.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with cold water. Hand sink at kitchen blocked and with food containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reaching cooler at cookline : chicken 45°F, pico de gallo 45°F, cheese 45°F
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. The Establishment has the written procedure but not signed and dated. Manager took action while conducting the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several items stored inside hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at coffee station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled at coffee station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at kitchen blocked by prep table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at kitchen in reach in coolers handlers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent at kitchen.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. According to cook eggs were out of the unit only for a few minutes. Cook put the eggs back to the reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At coffee station.
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.
No running water at mop sink.
No running water at three-compartment sink.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At coffee station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper towels bundled stored on floor at front counter.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen ( cook line)
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Piece of wood no sealed used as cutting board at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at reach in cooking food in containers with food cooked less than 48 hours not labeled.
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.