CALISTA TAVERNA
150 GIRALDA AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305-446-0123
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. 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 inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025034514 | Feb 4, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $120 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at kit need more hand washing before gloves change.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By kitchen entrance.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop located on top of soiled ice machine. Manager removed scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. For units at front counter.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at cook line.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at kitchen changing gloves without previously washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by cook line.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen by ware washing area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives at cook line.
Ice machine exterior soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front bar.
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwashing station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher.
Feb 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employees changing tasks, no hand washing, no gloves changing.
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. Observed no certificates for employee training. Manager filled out certificates to be completed in front of me.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used on food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above dishwashing area. Approximately three tiles missing and also observed utility lines exposed. Time extension was given for previous inspections and is still in disrepair.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored inverted or in protected manner.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen equipment. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and lamb placed in a bucket of water on the floor. Operator placed them off the floor and placed in walk in cooler to continue to thaw.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher soiled with debris.
Oct 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwashing station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, cel, over prep area at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer at cook line with door loose.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher.
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employees changing tasks, no hand washing, no gloves changing.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting boards.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46°F, soft cheese 46° F. Chef transferred items to walk in cooler.
'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Front bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Location is recently selling oysters.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwashing station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, cel, over prep area at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer at cook line with door loose.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kitchen, cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of equipments.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher.
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe broken at sanitizer dispenser.
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting boards need to be sanitized. Observed food containers soiled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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. Observed at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior for cooking equipment's
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe broken at sanitizer dispenser.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at cook line and kitchen too much time with same gloves even when changing tasks.
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 inspection.
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 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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer at kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
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.