NAMESTE MIAMI
221 NAVARRE AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · (954) 279-0904
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 55 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at kitchen on a wall's shelf. Observed approximately six live roaches at storage area and next to dishwasher machine crawling on floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016010378 | Jan 28, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Food stored on floor. Observed by dishwashing area a container with raw poultry on floor. Employee removed chicken from the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink at kitchen soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen by prep area.
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Food contacts in the kitchen need to be sanitized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at cook line soiled. Also, cutting board soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle for unit outside the kitchen soiled with food debris.
Floor and wall cove molding needs to be replaced. junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at towel under cutting board at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven dirty with food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor by dishwasher area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Chef removed knives from the block.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside restroom.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with onions stored on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed at kitchen food try's stored on floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At kitchen several containers with food without labels and cooked more than 24 hours stored at reach in cooler.
Jan 17, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment that serves a highly susceptible population failed to exclude food workers ill from the following symptoms, not caused by a noninfectious condition: sore throat with fever, vomiting or diarrhea. According to the manager the forms were ordered.
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.
Jan 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees changing tasks from clean to dirty and no hand wash.
Establishment that serves a highly susceptible population failed to exclude food workers ill from the following symptoms, not caused by a noninfectious condition: sore throat with fever, vomiting or diarrhea. According to the manager the forms were ordered.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at kitchen on a wall's shelf. Observed approximately six live roaches at storage area and next to dishwasher machine crawling on floor.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings around outlet in the kitchen closed to prep area.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with food at units in the kitchen soiled.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in reach in cooler ( cooked beef) with more than 24 hours without label.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen, under cooking equipments.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor by the back door exit in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area/ kitchen a bag with vegetables on floor. Manager placed bag on shelf..
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Unit ( Reach n cooler)by kitchen entrance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Unit located by kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 34 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate23 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee discarded the solution and fill with new one and last reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multivitamin on shelve over preparation table in kitchen.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed manager to set up triple compartment sink and to use it until dish machine is fixed.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed tamarind mixed with mold-like growth stored inside standing cooler next to dish machine. Employee discarded the item.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread dough stored in a Nonfood-grade bag inside reach in cooler next to bread oven.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler next to bread oven. Employee rearranged the items by cooking temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Melted butter (80F - Hot Holding) on prep table next to bread oven. Employee started to reheat the butter.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Provided form to operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Cassey Dasilva, Anlslem Parreral.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bowls without handle, one inside cooked lamb container and the other inside sauce container stored at standing reach in cooler on hallway next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed the bowls.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles with buildup of old food debris. Also on oven door handle and microwave handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets and broken door handles on reach in cooler next to bread oven.
Food stored on floor. Observed cashews, sugar stored on floor at back kitchen storage. Also cooking oil on kitchen entrance floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer at kitchen and white freezer at back out part of the restaurant.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from trash can next to bread oven. Employee removed the tongs and placed then in triple compartment sink to wash and sanitize.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting boards on both kitchen prep tables. Employee removed the cloth.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. Observed on shelve over prep table next to bread oven.
Light not functioning. Observed in the hood system.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield over kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on prep reach in cooler across stove.
Stored food not covered. Observed tamarind mix not covered stored on standing cooler next to were washing area. Also raw chicken and cooked chicken not covered stored on reach in cooler next to bread oven. Also cooked lamb not covered stored on standing reach in cooler on hallway. Also rice not covered stored on shelve next to dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese thawing at room temperature under a small preparation table in the kitchen.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind reach in cooler next to bread oven.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black salt and bread stuffing in working containers not labeled on shelves above reach in cooler.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets at kitchen.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Cook line.
Food stored on floor. Onion bag at storage area.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Cook line, Kitchen.
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