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ESPUMITA CAFE

717 PONCE DE LEON BLVD STE 101, Coral Gables FL 33134

Last inspected Feb 24, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2336175
Grade history
AUG 23
OCT 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Gabriela Oliva who is the operator, lack of any certificate for manager or food handling training.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Only the Operator running the restaurant.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. By AC unit.
Basic/36-24-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Reach in cooler at kitchen with exterior soiled.
Basic/23-01-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
The state's own report →
Feb 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored inside hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gabriela Oliva is the owner and is in charge of the business.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2025 · operator person in charge Gabriela Olivia. Admin Complaint
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment's rails at reach in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored inside hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gabriela Oliva is the owner and is in charge of the business.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment's rails at reach in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs over food containers.
High priority/08A-20-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand washing sink and several towels inside. Operator moved garbage can and removed towels.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel. Operator placed a new paper towels roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.