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3409 MAIN HWY, Coconut Grove FL 33133 · 305 609 7837
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015033262 | Jul 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for quaternary sanitizer.
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging to store cooked chicken, pickled vegetables aioli sauces, pates without an approved HACCP being maintained for frozen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at up stairs storage area, boxes of to go cups and lids stored on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sink. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sink. Operator provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates and to go containers not stored inverted.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed in shared bathroom. Operator provided toilet paper.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both shared bathrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink located front counter blocked by plastic container. And one located at kitchen area blocked by a table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located front counter next to ice machine.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in all gender's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks not stored inverted at the top of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At the time of the inspection no chlorine test strips were available.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the kitchen,prep area.
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At the time of the inspection no chlorine test strips were available.
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.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the kitchen,prep area.
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.