CAFE DEMETRIO
300 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305-448-4949
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
7 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage containers blocking hand sink at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at cook line.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cook doesn't use thermometer to check cooked temperatures.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers for nuts at kitchen not properly identified.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink at cook line blocked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at front hand wash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Towels bags on floor.
Sep 24, 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. Hand sink blocked by garbage container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
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 inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled. drawers at cook line.
Food stored on floor. At storage area a box with potatoes and water.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top next to ready to eat food ( bread). Employee placed eggs on bottom.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at cook line, garbage can blocking hand wash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed dispenser.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking the sink at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper available for dispensers over hand wash sinks in the kitchen.
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 inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cel phone on prep table.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line.
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.