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CORAL REEF YACHT CLUB

2484 S BAYSHORE DR, Miami FL 33133 · (305)858-1733

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2317734
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: by stove:; garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than one hour, operator removed to other cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced empty container and primed dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in freezer bags of chicken stored on top of box of dumplings. Operator removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink in walk in cooler area used as dump sink with ice and food remnants inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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Clean equipment and utensils stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed at dish area. Tray of clean cups stored under hand sink. Operator removed.
Basic/24-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at cookie storage reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed along cook line.
Basic/21-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line ovens and microwaves.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for all hand sinks in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed packages of raw chicken, beef and sousvide items not date and time labeled. As per chef was done the night before. Chef removed to begin placing labels.
Basic/03G-53-1/Corrective Action Taken
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filters soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
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Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over pasta. Chef removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at bar soda nozzle.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area tanks.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for plates stored on top shelf at cook line as well as at dish drying area not stored inverted or protected from overhead.
Basic/24-05-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin.
Basic/10-08-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line oven.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sinks throughout.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed throughout.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler container of spring mix lettuce stored uncovered. Chef placed cover onto container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for reduced oxygen packages of chicken and beef in walk in cooler and at cook line prep coolers. As per chef items were sealed the night prior for use later in the day.
Basic/03G-53-1/Repeat Violation
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed reduced oxygen packages of salmon, wahoo and grouper as per operator done on site with no approved HACCP plan. See Stop Sale. Operator segregated to discarded items.
High priority/03G-04-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed reduced oxygen packages of salmon, wahoo and grouper as per operator done on site with no approved HACCP plan.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packages of salmon, wahoo and grouper as per operator done on site with no approved HACCP plan. See Stop Sale. Operator segregated to discarded items.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water bottle stored on prep table next to steam bins. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven doors.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed packages of cooked chicken and cooked steaks that are vacuum sealed on site bearing no date and time label. As per chef items were sealed the night before.
Basic/03G-53-1/Warning
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored with cooked shrimp located in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: by stove:; garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than one hour, operator removed to other cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler by stove:; garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding)
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the ware washing area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled,cookline.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit, low boy located in the pantry.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the ware washing area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled,cookline.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit, low boy located in the pantry.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms,vegetables stored above cut melon located in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the dish machine.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit May 31, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the low boy unit,pantry.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit May 31, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · Time Extended

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.