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VENECIA CAFE & DELI

747 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 8638860

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2328683
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016051333Oct 10, 2016Dec 7, 2016$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed reach in cooler at cook line.
Basic/14-05-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef at reach in cooler at cook line.
Basic/08B-12-5
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area an onions bag on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable cups stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 24, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cleaning tools.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. I seat cook line gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 at the time of the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Provided to operator at the time of the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at front no cooling properly. No food of any type on premises.
Basic/14-11-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning counter, change gloves but no hand washing.
High priority/12A-07-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in the back area blocked cleaning tools.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at front.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard inside reach in freezer at cook line.
Basic/14-05-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. RIF at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink slow draining. Front counter.
Basic/29-20-5

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.