FRANCESCO
278 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 786-992-1956
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
No running water at mop sink. While conducting the inspection manager fixed connections for running hot/cold water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at kitchen.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cutting boards stored on floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell hone at prep table in the kitchen.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucets for hot / cold water for mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed amt walk in cooler a container with soup stored on floor.
Insect control device installed over hand wash sink at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several food containers at kitchen without labels.
Nov 3, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese. Chef placed eggs on the bottom of the unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for refill containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef placed a new roll Observed at kitchen.
No running water at mop sink. While conducting the inspection manager fixed connections for running hot/cold water.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by walk in cooler entrance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No hot running water at mop sink. While conducting the inspection manager fixed the faucet for hot water.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink at kitchen leaking.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Chef placed a new roll.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box with vegetables ( kale) stored on kitchen's floor. Chef removed box.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink missing handle for faucets.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed sanitizer kit just for three compartment and buckets but not for dishwasher machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.