FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN
10901 OLD CUTLER RD, Coral Gables FL 33156 · 305-632-3764
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
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JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016016305 | Feb 29, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at triple sink; 200+ ppm. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Final reading: 100 ppm.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks above triple sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in entry hall to kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in reach in cooler.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in at kitchen with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding).
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on knife magnets; crumbs.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in at kitchen with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding).
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler across warewash; soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain line stored in kitchen hand sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator placed back in holder.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers under prep top and in warewash area.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per employee it's employee food. Operator placed eggs at the bottom of reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter (71F - Cold Holding) on prep table at across front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed inside cooler for rapid cooling.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain line into hand sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee eggs stored inside reach in cooler at prep area not properly segregated. Operator segregated personal food.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach n cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding); spinach empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the operator over night. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding); spinach empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the operator over night. And Cheese pizza (57 F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per operator just received the delivery. Operator discarded the products and moved the pizzas to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink from the coffee machine.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed wood cutting boards has cut marks with mold like substance no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cooked rice and raw shells eggs stored at reach in cooler located in front of three compartment sink not properly identified and segregated as employee food. As per operator is employee food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface at shelf next to three compartments sink.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts brought from Empanadas Ensueno LLC not labeled as specific by law.
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at reach in cooler located in front of three compartment sink.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Food employees reporting agreement was provided.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts brought from Empanadas Ensueno LLC not labeled as specific by law.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed above shelf with mayonnaise and single service small cups.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed tuna salad and peppers inside of clarified butter containers at reach in cooler.
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.