CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
1340 S DIXIE HWY STE. 130, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 305.803.6138
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen steam bin grilled chicken breast (104F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink next to dish machine used to store soiled blender.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at lobby bathroom.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at rear kitchen prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout at reach in coolers and freezers.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front counter, coffee filters stored next to hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink in bucket and mop sink.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator primed dispenser new Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Bain Marie cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 2 hours. Chef increased heat to being reheating.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at meat slicer, with no active prep taking place.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go plates at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line shelf loaf of bread stored uncovered. Chef placed top.
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys stored on plate storage shelf at cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sinks used as dump sinks with evidence of food remnants and scoop stored inside.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees engaging in food preparation at time of inspection with no certified manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen prep area hand sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Roxana hired 3 months ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper towels disposed onto floors.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys stored on plate storage shelf at cook line.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed strawberries stored next to hand wash sink at front counter uncovered. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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 diced tomatoes at cook line cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed for oranges used to orange juice machine, stored in original box it came in.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in freezer, soiled with blueberries.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.