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4100 SALZEDO ST #5, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 786-327-0462
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter panini press butter (75F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed front counter cutting board soiled with food crumbs when not actively in use. Operator cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used to store soiled coffee utensils.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for front counter hot beverage display containers of parfaits.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler unit torn.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in reach in coolers, container of mashed avocado labeled Nutella and container of banana bread labeled ham and cheese.
Oct 27, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter next to panini press butter (73F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 2 hours. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for items at rear kitchen reach in coolers, portioned soups, shredded chicjen and smoked salmon bags all not date marked with date of preparation. As per employee we done 2 days ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in coolers throughout broken/ torn.
May 1, 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 at front counter panini press butter (75F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand wash sink used as dump sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Gustavo Rangel and Mariela Casique on 4/1/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at from counter ice machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees cup of iced coffee on ice cream cooler at front counter.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of sprouts at prep cooler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at kitchen prep area spatulas not inverted.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table a container of lentil empanadas (68F - Cold Holding) as per employee for about 2 hours. Employee placed into cooler to cool.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at front counter 2 boxes of cookies stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Employee removed and stored on counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of loose teas at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout. Observed mini fan at front counter soiled with dust.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee not utilize the sanitizing step at the three compartment sink. Operator coached employee on proper dish washing. Employee rewashed and sanitized items during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in rear kitchen standing reach in cooler butternut squash soup (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator has been in cooler overnight. Operator removed container to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in rear kitchen standing reach in cooler butternut squash soup (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator has been in cooler overnight. Operator removed container to discard.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in front counter reach in cooler a container of almond milk made on site with no date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at rear kitchen storage area, spatulas not inverted with handle up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of margarine, bottle of Carmel drizzle and carafes of almond milk not labeled at front counter.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station, a non food grade basting brush used.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees with bracelets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at front counter reach ins, gaskets are soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment wiping clothes not stored in sanitation solution.
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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