JHOLANOS DELI
1390 S DIXIE HWY 2122, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 3053334799
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-1-2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 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
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at air fryer chicken patties (129F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 30 minutes.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to three compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezer soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored on floor next to slicer. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Jan 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-1-2025.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at freezer soiled with food debris/ crumbs.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on prep cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at lobby storage closet large catering containers not store inverted on top shelf.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed by empty sanitizer bucket stored inside. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom. Operator provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at air fryer handles. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at lobby of establishment door. Operator cleaned up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at rear kitchen reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at rear kitchen reach in slider door cooler and reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop bucket. Operator stored correctly.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven door. Employee removed and place to be washed.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); as per operator for about 2 hours. Operator placed into cooler to cool.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by sandwich press.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of shredded lettuce in reach in cooler not covered. Observed in standing reach in freezer container of pepperoni not covered.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside break and began to start work at prep counter without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing methods. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding unit at front counter breaded chicken breast (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator began to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed mop bucket from in front of sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket from sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled throughout kitchen and front counter area. Employee began to clean gaskets during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in storage closet, a box of paper napkins stored on floor. Operator placed box onto shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket next to three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle containing balsamic vinaigrette at kitchen storage shelf not labeled.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary strength greater than 500ppm, operator diluted to 300 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit by the 3 compartment sink, sanitizer bucket stored inside.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water dispenser installed at the hand wash sink,front counter.
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. Observed for Jose R as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the standing reach in freezer by the slicer machine.
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.