CHANDLERS PLACE
166 ALHAMBRA CIR, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305.444.1121
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over prep area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Gravy 122°F. Operator reheated the item to make it reach the proper temperature.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. While conducting the inspection owner paid. REF# 247652204.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Storage room.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler containers with chicken/ beef cooked on site with more that 24 hours not labeled.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw shell eggs next to tomatoes. Operator placed the eggs at the bottom of the unit.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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.