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FRENCHIE'S

2618 GALIANO ST, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305.979.7999

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2321912
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019025916Apr 9, 2019Oct 29, 2019$720

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High priority/12A-09-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed soda can stored inside ice bin. See stop sale. Employee removed can and discarded ice.
High priority/08B-56-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted in storage area.
Basic/24-05-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at reach in cooler container with dessert with more than 24 hours not labeled.
Basic/02D-03-4
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
Basic/38-11-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing at kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
Jun 11, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at cook line hand sink blocked by a water heater.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line.
Basic/10-17-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. By storage area a box with disposable napkins stored on floor
Basic/25-05-4
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a water heater.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line. Chef removed it.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.