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237 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables FL 33133 · 786-437-4388
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator with copy of procedures.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to walk in blocked by storage cart. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed prep trays stored on top of reach in cooler uncovered/not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area, bags of chops stored on floor. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of protein powders at front counter prep area stored uncovered with no active preparation taking place.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler storage rack an open container of raw chicken stored over trays for thawing beef. Operator removed and stored onto lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen used as dump sink either evidence of food remnants inside. Operator cleaned 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 Alvaro Cabrera 4/26/25.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink soap dispenser in dish washing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal water bottle and cellphone stored on prep counter on top of box of open plastic wrap. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at floors in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter lobby reach in chest freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on floor at front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen prep line shelf, single serve plates not stored inverted. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of protein powders at front counter prep area stored uncovered with no active preparation taking place.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter self serve utensils not stored handle first. Operator began to store correctly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread in standing reach in cooler across from cook line.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator diluted the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice bucket stored on handwashing sink in kitchen area. Also observed multiple spray bottles stored on the side of handwashing sink in dish washing area.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 154). Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until technician fixes the dishwasher.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle in container of coffee grounds in dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 74F on table next to cook line. Operator discarded the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sign not attached/ not visible at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front line under service window soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container on drying rack in dishwashing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of coconut flakes with no label at prep table across from walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer. Observed at ice cream chest freezer at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line steel wall soiled with grease build up.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed at time of inspection person in charge unable to locate any manager certifications.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a box of beverage sweetener stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer. Observed at ice cream chest freezer at front 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 a container of dry rice at storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observ ed gaskets soiled at cook line as well as at front counter reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior soiled at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line steel wall soiled with grease build up.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with encrusted food debris..
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the chimmichurri located in the reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, low boy unit.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of merrychef oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above sauces located in the left reach in cooler opposite cookline.
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. Provided operator with copy of procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal test strips, non reversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned drinks stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of merrychef oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
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 for simple salmon dish located in the self serve reach in cooler.
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