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CORAL RESTAURANT CAFETERIA

7390 NW 35 TERR, Miami FL 33122 · 305-592-4747

Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2320888
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the front counter hand washing sink
Intermediate/27-16-4
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
High priority/22-12-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the front counter hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the front counter hand washing sink
Intermediate/27-16-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card boxes used to line food-contact shelves inside of the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two doors cooler ambient temperature 76 F,no TCS food onsite.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed hole floor soiled under kitchen equipments
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk in cooler
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the kitchen, and dishwasher area.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed prep reach in cooler rusted shelves.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed fruit pulps not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups, plastic containers inside of the front counter hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboards on walk in cooler shelves
Basic/14-05-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed sugar container dishwasher area ceiling vent soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two doors coolers ambient temperature 78 F, observed no TCS food inside.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken by the entrance of the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed case of cooking oil stored on the storage area floor,observed gallons of milk, boxes with oranges stored in the walk in cooler floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to the entrance of the kitchen, dishwasher area, top. Of hood system.
Basic/36-24-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen area.
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar, containers with fruit pulp not covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 12/01/18
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored on the front counter area hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboards used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer use as a storage
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed coving in disrepair at the front counter.
Basic/36-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind kitchen equipment soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of the walk in freezer broken tile.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave/ stove has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top of stove with heavy soiled
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gasket with heavy soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed two doors cooler with heavy soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Observed fruits pulps no covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 12/01/18
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Observed chlorine test kit expired on 12/01/18 Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand washing sink. 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. Observed Iris Acosta, expired on 01/31/24, Sailys Barrera expired 01/28/24, Yadira Lopez expired 01/28/24
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Operator unable to provide proof of training for any employees Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer is used as a storage.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Observed walk in freezer is used as a storage. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk in cooler. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of beans stored on the kitchen floor. Operator stored beans on top of the prep table.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Observed food on floor stored in walk in cooler Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sandwich cooler soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Observed sandwich cooler soiled. Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Observed cut fruits no covered inside of the reach in freezer, observed sugar container not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Observed bowls of meat stored in walk in cooler with no lids Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves rusted out.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Walk in freezer shelves rusted out. Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, sugar containers not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · observed sugar container with no label Time Extended
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 12/01/18
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
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. Observed Iris Acosta, expired on 01/31/24, Sailys Barrera expired 01/28/24, Yadira Lopez expired 01/28/24
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer is used as a storage.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of beans stored on the kitchen floor. Operator stored beans on top of the prep table.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sandwich cooler soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Observed cut fruits no covered inside of the reach in freezer, observed sugar container not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork on standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves rusted out.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, sugar containers not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on kitchen hand washing sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler in no in use.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken in front of the walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen cooler, front counter sandwich cooler soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted out.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups, and plates inside of the front counter hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones on top of the front counter cutting boards.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer no in use
Basic/14-11-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered in the front counter area, observed empanadas no covered inside of the front counter reach in freezer,observed cooked salmon, cooked chicken stored inside of the walk in cooler no covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container located at the front counter no labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation

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.