TRUE BARISTAS COFFEE
800 DOUGLAS RD STE 145, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305.778.2675
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
APR 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021051739 | Oct 21, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $520 |
| 1--2018009285 | Jan 17, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By mop sink.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a bag with food stored in a bin for drinking ice. Employee discarded the ice.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at kitchen boxes with disposable merchandise stored on floor.
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle at walk in cooler.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Right beside the walk in cooler.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No running water at mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash at kitchen must be reinstalled on same location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Hole in or other damage to wall by entrance of walking cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink by front counter coffee station inoperable due to lack of proper plumbing connections
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate11 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 changing task and not properly washing hands after handling dirty equipment
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over uncooked meat, chef removed container and placed it on the correct shelve at the bottom
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler burger parties out of temperature 46F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler burger parties out of temperature 46F
Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area totally blocked and inaccessible for use.
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. Operator provided it with forms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen area a soiled can opener, food containers and cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at kitchen and front area dispensers.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used by the coffee station
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed chemicals containers storaged next to clean utensils at food preparation area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in front counter by coffee station hand washing sink without hot water available
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler and freezer at main kitchen area
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed by coffee station at front counter utensils stored in dirty dusty container.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. AC unit draining water in kitchen floor
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Operator starting cleaning and organizing the kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall by entrance of walking cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink by front counter coffee station inoperable due to lack of proper plumbing connections
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed equipments stored in main kitchen area not in use.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed at coffee station area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust all behind kitchen cooking equipment at main kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled food container at main kitchen area.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed at walk in cooler burgers adulterated. Chef discarded the product.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dishwasher machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. Chef placed the ceiling tile.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair by walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at walk in cooler container with labels dated 7/19.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Sep 20, 2023□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vents soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 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.