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CHANDLERS PLACE

166 ALHAMBRA CIR, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305.444.1121

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2325922
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
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
Basic/40-06-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
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Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Kitchen.
Basic/14-06-4
The state's own report →
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
High priority/03E-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. While conducting the inspection owner paid. REF# 247652204.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Storage room.
Basic/25-05-4
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · operator is sick Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Jan 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5

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.