COFFEE FOR THE SOUL
256 GIRALDA AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 4077579510
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
4 inspections within 26 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
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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 meat over avocado.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at dishwashing area.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup for employee stored inside hand sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop's handle for nuts in contact with food.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter utensils not properly stored. Employee placed utensils in correct position.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks picking food from the floor going back to duty changing gloves without hand washing. Hand washing as requested by inspector.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at the time of the licensing inspection (change of ownership) new changes on premises. Front counter bar transformed with new added reach in cooler. Also a back counter added at front. New enclosure room with a window for food delivery inside the kitchen. New layout for equipments.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with sugar on floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.