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CORTADITO

200 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables FL 33134

Last inspected Aug 7, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2337456
Grade history
FEB 24
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around steam table.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at kitchen by three compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Return visit Aug 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks where hand wash and gloves change was needed but never happened while conducting the inspection.
High priority/12A-07-5
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around steam table.
High priority/35A-02-7
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at kitchen by three compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-19-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed a roll
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Basic/24-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table for oven soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee removed merchandise. By boxes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with oranges on floor by storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Aug 21, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changing tasks from prep area to soiled equipments without washing hands and gloves changed.
High priority/12A-07-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at front counter bucket for sanitation stored inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed skillets at kitchen stored on shelf but not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 24, 2024 · According to the manager and due to the turnovers new employees are in training to take the test for certification. Time Extended
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Forms provided to person in charge at the time of the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located at storage area also used as kitchen sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixer's vase stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Intermediate/31A-11-4/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Forms provided to person in charge at the time of the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory provided to assistant manager while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets at reach in cooler at front counter by coffee station are soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by storage rack.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage/dishwashing area.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 10, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes with merchandise from previous week store on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site

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.