DEERING BAY 19TH HOLE
13610 DEERING BAY DR, Coral Gables FL 33158
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the refrigerated drawers beneath the prep table at cook line observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49 F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee started transferring the food to another working cooler to rapidly cool.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019017240 | Feb 22, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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 chlorine was 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut onions inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packages of tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two soiled soda gun nozzles with mold like substance at the bar. Employee leaned them.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poke bowl does not identify that contain raw tuna.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pork date marked on 3/4. As per employee food was frozen and it was removed from walk in freezer yesterday morning. Employee was coached how to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
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 2 packages of tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Also observed a fan stored above dishwasher machine soiled with dust and grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on preparation table. Employee removed it.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificates expired on 02/2026.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside RIC across from cook line.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed across HWS.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside cook line drawers reach in cooler soiled.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed across from hand sink at kitchen.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 18, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the refrigerated drawers beneath the prep table at cook line observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49 F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee started transferring the food to another working cooler to rapidly cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade solid, manager removed it and took it to the dish washing area to be cleaned.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with grease buildup, oven located at the cook line.
Reach-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, at kitchen entrance.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on preparation table by the walk in coolers. Manager removed it on site.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens located in the cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
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.