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LIFE TIME COFFEE BAR

237 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables FL 33133 · 786-437-4400

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats7
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337286
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 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

8 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sinks used as dump sink for use.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed box of shot bottles and caps stored uncovered at storage closet.
Basic/25-06-4
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored on container of sugar at front counter. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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 protein powders.
Basic/10-01-5
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) at front counter next to sandwich station. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored in reach in cooler at front counter across from dish washing machine.
Basic/08B-49-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored in between prep table and panini press.
Basic/10-17-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks not properly inverted at front counter next to cash register.
Basic/25-06-4
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed for apples at front counter.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · At time of callback inspection observed apples still not wrapped. Time Extended
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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 no food handlers training for Fabiola Morales at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed for apples at front counter.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Apr 5, 2024Inspection 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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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for the protein powder container.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing plastic juice bottles stored on the dry storage floor.
Basic/25-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal labels or non reversible thermometers 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
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo plastic juice bottles stored on the dry storage floor.
Basic/25-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the protein powder located on the prep counter.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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