CANDELA GASTRO BAR CORP
900 S MIAMI AVE STE 180, Miami FL 33130 · 305-300-1681
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a cut pineapple at cook line, fliptop, moldy.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a cut pineapple at cook line, fliptop, moldy.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at warewashing area, rubber gloves, and a fire extinguisher.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Isaac having no proof of manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in reaching cooler at Cook line shelves rusted.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO tanks next to mop sink not secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line a ceiling tile missing at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda nozzles at soda dispenser, soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in standing reach-in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance at kitchen area.
Jun 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing pads inside HWS at ware washing area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at back area of kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing pads inside HWS at ware washing area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at back area of kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 vomit and diarrhea action plan to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
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. Provided to manager. Manager signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.