CRAFT CORAL GABLES
127 GIRALDA AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 786-527-1173
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at pizza station and cook line butter with garlic at room temperature.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed Bucket for knives at front counter at pizza station, with inside bottom soil.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza station.
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Walk-in cooler/ shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook at cook line breaking shell eggs and later manipulating other items without hand washing and changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger at 46 F. Employee placed burger in freezer to drop temperature. As per employee burgers were prepared earlier and less than one hour previous the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk in cooler entrance.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen, blenders soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Or dishwashing/ dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on sink at kitchen by three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Sink missing soap.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed at kitchen, spray with chemical solution without label. Cook put label placing the container at dishwashing station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By storage entrance.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed on top of walk in cooler entrance.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed at kitchen, clean utensils stored in a dirty rack.
Food stored on floor. Observed at kitchen boxes with French fries sorted on walk in freezer floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cook no checking temperature.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer a box with French fries on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks from cook line to soiled handle at walk in cooler but no hand wash.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink a container with peeled potatoes inside. Employee removed the container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored on dirty rack at dishwashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers for salt and sugar at storage/ no labels.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza station.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed trays with clean utensils stored on floor.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Several boxes with products stored on walk in freezer floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer ice cream container without lid.
Nov 27, 2023□ 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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Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand wash sink at kitchen.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at pizza station and cook line butter with garlic at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station and cook line butter with garlic at room temperature.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack at kitchen.
Employee drinking in a food preparation at kitchen which is a restricted area.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer several boxes with meat, seafood and cookies stored on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand wash sink at kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ok line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed on shelf with clean containers.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.