PUNTO CRIOLLO
262 ANDALUSIA AV, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 7864740893
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid the license while conducting the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021009814 | Feb 17, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $160 |
| 1--2019017762 | Feb 25, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $320 |
| 1--2016038958 | Jul 19, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Poultry over vegetables at walk in cooler. Employee placed poultry on the bottom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with flour on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at cook line, pliers in contact with beef at steam table.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dustless cleaning methods not utilized when exposed food present. Observed above reach in cooler gas line covered by dust.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. While conducting the entire inspection, observed employee at cook line changing tasks where hand washing was required but never happened.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep/ dishwashing area two packages of ground beef at 70°F, beef 70°. According to the management the products arrived 10 minutes previous to the inspection started. Stop sale issued.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee at cooklinedoesn't know temperature for cold holding or hot holding.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at cook line.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dustless cleaning methods not utilized when exposed food present. Observed above reach in cooler gas line covered by dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler two containers with vegetables stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe red at stove.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at walk in cooler two containers with salad prepared from previous day without labels.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets rotten for reach in cooler at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at walk in cooler several containers with cooked chicken, beef, rice, stored more than 24 hours, not labeled.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing tasks but no gloves changing or hand washing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler several containers with food cooked more than 24 hours not labeled. Chicken, rice, mashed potatoes.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan at dishwashing area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box with lemons stored on walk in cooler floor.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed at walk in cooler water dripping from the ac unit.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located at hall.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid the license while conducting the inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. According to person in charge the personal in the kitchen are new.To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler a container with Russian salad not properly labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on vent.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection 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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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
Jul 11, 2023□ 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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Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding broken by walk in cooler entrance.
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.