FOGARE
2524 S LEJEUNE RD, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 7865431491
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At cook line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coins and personal items over prep table at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer. Merchandise just arrived.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory provided while conducting the inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops inside bins in contact with sugar, flour and panko.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 9, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw shell eggs at walk in cooler. Manager placed eggs on the bottom of the unit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board soiled. Need replacement. Cook line.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Prep table upstairs and no hand wash sink located in that room.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by coffee station and upstairs.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at cook line with gaskets soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled at walk in cooler.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Plates at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by coffee station.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dishwashing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashingarea first floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish inside hand washing sink next to coffee station in kitchen area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche, tuna tartare, beef carpaccio.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand washing sink next to coffee station. Manager added paper towels to dispenser
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans in second floor prep area next walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bartender removed knives
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with flour next to coffee station in kitchen area not labeled, employee labeled product properly.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna carpaccio, ceviche, beef tartare not identified as raw items on Menu.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk container stored on Walk in cooler cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed on second floor. Operator removed it from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in cooler fan cover on second floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer.
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.