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LIFE TIME

237 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables FL 33133 · 786-437-4388

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats103
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336887
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to walk in blocked by storage cart. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area, bags of chops stored on floor. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of protein powders at front counter prep area stored uncovered with no active preparation taking place.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink soap dispenser in dish washing area.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at floors in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter lobby reach in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on floor at front counter.
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen prep line shelf, single serve plates not stored inverted. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of protein powders at front counter prep area stored uncovered with no active preparation taking place.
Basic/08B-12-5
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.
Basic/25-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · At the time of callback inspection still observed no measuring deviceTime Extended Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Basic/16-38-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator diluted the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Basic/16-38-5/Warning
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.
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
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.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
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.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container on drying rack in dishwashing area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
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.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line steel wall soiled with grease build up.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a box of beverage sweetener stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
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.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
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.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
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.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior soiled at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line steel wall soiled with grease build up.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Apr 5, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with encrusted food debris..
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the chimmichurri located in the reach in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, low boy unit.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of merrychef oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned drinks stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of merrychef oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
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.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning

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