GLOBE CAFE & BAR
377 ALHAMBRA CIR, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305.445.3555
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. While conducting the routine inspection operator paid for the license..
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016015588 | Feb 23, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | $520 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen food service workers.
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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees, wallet, cell phones on top of food preparation shelves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean top surfaces of all kitchen shelves, oven, fryer, etc. and kitchen hood from an excessive grease buildup.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep tables.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in disrepair by cook line and rear exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. Observed hood system soiled.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed paper roll Front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator opened the underneath faucet
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Stored food not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed squid being thawed in standing water. Operator place the item under running water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with yellow stains at preparation table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 trays stored over hand sink at bar. Employee removed the trays.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Also observed at private bar sink. Employee provided the soap.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside butter container at walking cooler.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up triple sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine - 50ppm)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout all cold holding units.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board next to dump sink at kitchen. Employee removed the cloth.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior part of freezer door with exposed insulation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not properly inverted on shelve over preparation area. Employee inverted items.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on white cutting board on preparation table.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. While conducting the routine inspection operator paid for the license..
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lorraine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at kitchen.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with flour on floor by walk 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.