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SSAIBA 3

455 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 305.662.6188

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328947
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in rear kitchen microwave, broccoli cheddar soup (136F - Reheating); chicken noodle soup (136F - Reheating). As per employee was standing in microwave for approximately 30 minutes. Employee began to reheat soups.
High priority/03E-08-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed front counter cookie display trays soiled with old cookie residue.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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 employees Dany Hernandez and Muniba Noor on 12/2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at back prep area of kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout ceiling tiles with water damage and some drooping.
Basic/36-32-5
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled throughout behind fixed equipment and shelves.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed at loony storage closet, boxes of soda syrup stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at lobby soda machine cabinet soiled with syrup residue.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at front counter hand sink faucet leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen handwashing. Hot water valve turned off.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted dated 10/1/2024.
Basic/50-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at lobby beverage syrup storage closet.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee place soap, rub hands less than 5 seconds then rinsed and dried hands. Coached on employee on proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-17-4
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in rear kitchen microwave, broccoli cheddar soup (136F - Reheating); chicken noodle soup (136F - Reheating). As per employee was standing in microwave for approximately 30 minutes. Employee began to reheat soups.
High priority/03E-08-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 only employee present at time of inspection Luis Gomez on 4/15/2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in rear kitchen soiled with dust build up.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed for floors behind fixed equipment, with build up of dirty.
Basic/36-73-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink in rear kitchen pipe under sink leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front counter,left: sliced ham (48F); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); rotisserie chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling adopted time control.for unit until repaired.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed for left front reach in cooler ambient temperature at approximately 50F and low boy reach in cooler,ambient temperature at approximately 50F. sliced ham (48F); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); rotisserie chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling adopted time control.for unit until repaired, ambient temperature at approximately 50F at the time of the inspection.
Basic/14-74-7
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by prep counter.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation

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.