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ARTS CENTER KITCHEN

10901 OLD CUTLER RD, Coral Gables FL 33156 · 305-267-6900

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT2329731
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over precooked pork and sausages at reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 200 + ppm at triple sink for chlorine. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Final reading was 100 ppm.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ambient thermometer on reach in cooler reading incorrect temp.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken container at triple sink.
Basic/14-38-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Basic/14-33-4
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler thermometer not properly reading ambient temperature.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed across ice bin; cooler with soiled gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in ice machine soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine gallons and fabuloso stored over ice machine. Employee removed the items.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar container. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over precooked pork and sausages at reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table. Operator started to inverted the containers.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. As per operator they used the middle sink with soap and one of the exterior sink to rinse.
Basic/16-13-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Intermediate/22-38-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of reach in cooler located in front of the hand wash sink next to the door.
Basic/05-09-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware and plastic utensils upright with food contact surface up at preparation table.
Basic/24-18-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.