CRAFT COCONUT GROVE
3324 VIRGINIA ST, Miami FL 33133 · 786-527-1173
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2024
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at prep area cooler 4 strawberries with mold like growth. Operator discarded entire container.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line raw tuna tartare stored over squeeze bottles of sauces.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store strainer and used as dump sink with food remnants.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine and quaternary sanitizers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings and vents in kitchen above prep area soiled with dust build up.
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Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed chef prepping green onions next to hand wash sink no splash guard.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table next to hand sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven
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. Observed soiled throughout kitchen with grease and food build up.
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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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 primed machine new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at prep area cooler 4 strawberries with mold like growth. Operator discarded entire container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line e reach in cooler pooled and poached eggs stored over squeeze bottles of dressing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine and quaternary sanitizers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at lobby storage area
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above prep table
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings and vents in kitchen above prep area soiled with dust build up
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed loaves of bread stored next to kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed at kitchen area box of pineapples and plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on reach in cooler handles at cook line. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed for outside preset tables with utensil food contact surface face up in container and uncovered.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed for outside preset tables with utensil food contact surface face up in container and uncovered.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at lobby shelf and storage closet, pizza boxes stored on floor.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled throughout kitchen with grease and food build up.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler across to grill cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Chef placed back into reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at lobby storage area.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in women's restroom some toilets not flushed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings and vents in kitchen above prep area soiled with dust build up.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen packages of salmon placed to thaw in walk in coolers not removed from packaging.
Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed chef a cook line with excessive cough.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to storage closet.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven.
Objectionable odors in areas of the establishment. Observed at dish washing area a foul smell.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go bowls on top shelf at Oreo table not inverted.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled throughout kitchen with grease and food build up.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast prep table cooler cut watermelon (53F - Cold Holding) and reach in cooler cut watermelon (51F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cook line hand wash sink used to store knives. Chef removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish area hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish area hand wash sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal paint brush at coffee area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at lobby storage area ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for thawing frozen packages of salmon in walk in cooler and at cook line low bow cooler. Chef began to remove from packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at breakfast prep table area, employee uncovered water cup on cutting board. Employee removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in cooler, boxes of shelled eggs stored on lower shelf that is on the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed at corner area of kitchen next to cook line oven, 3 plastic gallons of cooking oil stored on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at bar area in a container of brown sugar.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at flip top cook line prep cooler in a container of sliced tomatoes.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas at cook line shelf stored in water of 71F.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers at cook line prep table top shelf.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed in walk in cooler packages of raw beef patties dated between 8/15 and 8/17 of preparation date not removed with 48 hours. Chef began to remove from packaging during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles of oil and water at cook line not labeled.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 prone and rewashed items. Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table, garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding) and at cook line fries (66F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 1.5 hour. Chef placed into walk in cooler to rapid cooler items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed for all hand sinks used as dump sinks with food residue left inside all.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in dish washing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen and dish area. Employee provided.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal paint brush at coffee area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at rush washing area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots at drying rack top shelf not inverted from over head contaminates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on front counter next to beer draft dispensers.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer, boxes of fries, containers of chicken tenders stored on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of brown sugar.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line, spatulas stored in water of 81F.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at lobby dry storage closet, pizza boxes stored on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop buckets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of various sauces, oils and water at prep counter and cook line not labeled.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar used as dump sink for dishes. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen thawing reduced oxygen packaging of salmon in walk in cooler.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area. Operator removed and placed wrapped straws.
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