EATING HOUSE
128 GIRALDA AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · (305) 322-3056
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep tables.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test kit available.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen line area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Chlorine dishwasher machine at bar area at 0ppm, staff replaced empty sanitizer solution retested at 50 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked beef at walk-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not test kit for quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and chlorine dishwasher machine at bar area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line and some auxiliary cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag stored with cleaned/sanitized equipment at dishwasher area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees not wearing hair restraint at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Several boxes of fries and other food products at walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several towel at cook line.
Apr 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Just the person in charge Joseph Mackillop certified by safestaff
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Observed at dry storage a dented roasted red pepper can. Manager discarded the item. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a garbage can.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Just the person in charge Joseph Mackillop certified by safestaff
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with food stored at walk in freezer on the floor.
Dec 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator while conducting the inspection.
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 of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom.
Ceiling tile missing. Inside the office.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook line. Observed employees personal items like phones, glasses, pens on shelf above prep area.
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 reach in cooler at cook line. container In contact with food without handle.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container inside hand sink at front counter.
Employee eating while preparing food. Bar tender drinking from a cup without lid on.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the scoop at front counter..
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.