COSTAZUL
160 GIRALDA AV, Coral Gables FL 33134
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately two small flying insect in front of walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Cook lack of thermometer.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food tray stored on floor between wall and equipment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with lemon s on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove and fryer need a deep cleaning.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashing area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed by storage entrance a bag containing flour on floor.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By storage hall.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and electric pipe.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink without sign at front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe at three compartment sink.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. By kitchen entrance.
Apr 22, 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
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at prep area units with handles soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. From counter.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At kitchen prep table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under three compartment sink.
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on splitter.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed hanging fly trap in front of walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots above prep table not inverted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign in men's restroom.
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 packaged tuna thawing still in vacuum sealed bag.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately two small flying insect in front of walk in cooler.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (56 F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (56 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54 F - Cold Holding); raw egg shells (65 F - Cold Holding); cut scallions (57 F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (56 F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (56 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54 F - Cold Holding); raw egg shells (65 F - Cold Holding); cut scallions (57 F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on splitter.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed hanging fly trap in front of walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots above prep table not inverted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair under prep table by hand wash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign in men's restroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.