SOSPIRO NATURAL WINE BAR
2626 PONCE DE LEON UNIT 1, Coral Gables FL 33134
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with vegetables stored on floor. Chef placed items on shelves.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container without label.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a liter stored on top of ice machine at kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a glass stored inside hand sink at front bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle used for cleaning with vinegar and water but not labeled. Chef wrote the name.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop for salt without handle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at kitchen's floor a box with paper towels.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cook line back to iWork, put a new pair of gloves but, no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line the following products out of temperature: beef 46°, Cheese 46°, chicken 46°. Operator discarded the items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line no working properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at cook line container with salt stored under soap dispenser. Operator removed container.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Person in charge clean up the debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted. Kitchen
Food stored on floor. Observed a container with broth stored on floor at kitchen.
Apr 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Forms provided while conducting the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles with water inside the hand wash sink at front counter.
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. Form Provided while conducting the inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Sent to operator via email while conducting 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.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided while conducting the inspection.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters at walk in cooler. Tag was attached to the shelf at cook line. According to the chef he place it there to avoid employees throwing away once the container is empty.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wine dispensers at kitchen not upside down.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some sauce containers at kitchen without labeling.
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.