THREEFOLD CAFE
141 GIRALDA AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305.704.8007
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023044004 | Apr 6, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at storage area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above dishwasher machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed at kitchen several boxes containing vegetables on floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed soiled floors underneath equipments at kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at three compartment sink.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at storage area.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at sink dishwashing area
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed underneath equipments at cook line.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items out of temperature at reach in cooler located in front of stove. Salmon 50°, cooked chicken 50°F, pico de gallo 48°F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items out of temperature at reach in cooler located in front of stove. Salmon 50°, cooked chicken 50°F, pico de gallo 48°F.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken at reach in cooler at kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at sink dishwashing area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler inside the kitchen.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed underneath equipments at cook line.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near cook line. Observed ceiling above coffee station in disrepair. Observed vent in men's restroom in disrepair.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area no easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed beef in plastic container on the floor of walk in cooler and a box of buns.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout reach in coolers in the establishment. Observed soiled handwashing sink in entrance of kitchen. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Observed hood system above cook line with excessive accumulation of dust like substance.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on top of cutting board in kitchen.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 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 changing tasks from soiled to clean but not hand washing and gloves changed.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Men's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease underneath equipment at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walking cooler a box with vegetables stored on floor.
Garbage can soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Only one side of the wall has been repaired.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters and gaskets soiled at kitchen.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles broken by station salad.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen by slicer and prep table.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at men's restroom loose.
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen changing from soiled equipment to clean equipment and food preparation without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed salmon at reach in cooler at salad station.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salmon at 46° F, cut tomatoes 50° F at reach in cooler. Kitchen, salad station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon at 46° F, cut tomatoes 50° F at reach in cooler. Kitchen, salad station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers at walk in cooler soiled.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and filters.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles broken by station salad.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with meat stored on floor. Employee placed box on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen by slicer and prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep area at kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at men's restroom loose.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at salad station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at reach in coolers several containers with prepared food from previous days and more than 24 hours, not labeled.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. Provided to operator while conducting the inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink located at storage room lack of hot water.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area in the kitchen, sandwich station.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters at hood soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed unit at cook line with interior soiled.
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.