ZATAR WINE AND TOAST RESTOCAFE
1430 MADRUGA AVE, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 786-492-0405
Last inspected Aug 7, 2025 · 4 visits since February 2024
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler milk (51F - Cold Holding). As per employee was open about 1 hour ago for use with coffee.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed for opened gallon of milk. Operator placed date mark.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board at prep table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler milk (51F - Cold Holding). As per employee was open about 1 hour ago for use with coffee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board at prep table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Observed for employee Omar Diaz. Hired more than 60 days ago.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
Straws/ stir straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser located on top of bar stool counter.
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.