Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

FONTANA RESTAURANT

1200 ANASTASIA AVE, Coral Gables, FL 331346300

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Dec 11, 2025
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-03-5

Detail 24244898

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen line, as per chef for less than an hour, chef placed raw shell eggs in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24244896

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Alfredo sauce (51F - Cold Holding); clam juice (50F - Cold Holding) at flip top unit kitchen line, as per chef less than four hours, chef moved items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 24244895

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-03-4

Detail 24244894

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sinks use next to flip top unit area, staff refilled unit. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24244897

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.

Aug 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-22-4

Detail 23951615

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dish machine washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dish machine washing area. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23951614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23951616

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler door interior soiled at pasta station. Observed bottom interior of cooler drawers soiled at pasta station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed reach in cooler door interior soiled at pasta station. Still Observed bottom interior of cooler drawers soiled at pasta station. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23951613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at washing area. Time Extended

Aug 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23949236

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat cheese filling (63F - Cold Holding); mushroom stock (66F - Cold Holding) on pasta station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23949237

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill wire brush heavily soiled used to clean griddle. Next to freezer at cook line. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23949234

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout cook line area. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23949235

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dish machine washing area. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23949230

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23949232

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler door interior soiled at pasta station. Observed bottom interior of cooler drawers soiled at pasta station. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23949231

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-12-4

Detail 23949233

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed grill wire brush used to clean griddle with heavy rust buildup on the metal bristles next to freezer at cook line. Warning

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 23646791

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (62F - Cold at drawer reach in cooler under grill, as per chef less than 4 hours, chef moved product into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 23646781

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 23646783

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener several soiled cut boards at different preparation tables all throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 23646789

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-03-4

Detail 23646786

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink area.

01C-07-4

Detail 23646787

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed 3 different fresh clams batches commingled at front kitchen Drawer Reach-in coolers.

22-20-5

Detail 23646790

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 23646784

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to soda dispenser machine rear kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 23646792

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23646785

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice serving scoops in standing water, coached staff to maintain running water at all times. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23646788

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled at dessert station.

36-02-5

Detail 23646782

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed across from 3 compartment sink area and by dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 23646793

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

22-45-4

Detail 23414136

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Front prep table at La Fontana kitchen exhibition. Chef sent prep table for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23414137

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the Fontana exhibition needs to be replaced. Employee removed cutting table. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23414134

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets at cook line.

51-11-4

Detail 23414133

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23414135

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn at La Fontana exhibition kitchen. Observed at dishwashing are some issues namely no termination to proper drainage on slop trough and sink basin missing from dish machine pre rinse area.

36-22-4

Detail 23414132

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at garbage are standing water that is creating bad odor plus flies and overall not looking good for the Hotel. The accumulated water apparently is coming from the building's gutters and cleaning of the facility.

36-17-5

Detail 23414138

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at Fontana exhibition kitchen several tiles missing and broken.

36-11-4

Detail 23414130

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook line.

10-07-4

Detail 23414131

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cook line.

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22877208

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black mold like substance at preparation table at main kitchen.

36-36-4

Detail 22877210

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over main dish machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22877207

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board on storage rack at ware washing area. Employee discarded the cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 22877211

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled at bakery.

21-12-4

Detail 22877209

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 on preparation table at gegarde manger station. Employees removed the towels. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 22178529

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Salad station.

16-21-4

Detail 22178528

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Cook line

40-06-5

Detail 22178531

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dishwashing area.

10-08-5

Detail 22178530

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22178527

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawers at kitchen, cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 22178526

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At cook line.

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21629972

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50, cheese 50°reach in cooler at cook line located at main kitchen. Chef sent the items to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21629968

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored inside hand sink at bakery station. Chef requested the employees. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21629966

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By ice machines. Plumbing restored. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21629971

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 21629967

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled for unit at dishwashing area cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21629970

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer a box with vegetables underneath the shelf. Employee placed items on shelves ". Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21629969

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink at cook line main kitchen.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 20999530

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 115 f beans 130 f rice 118 f Kitchen employee reheated the food to 165 f Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20999528

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

36-34-5

Detail 20999524

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

24-05-4

Detail 20999527

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20999525

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20999529

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold to walk-in cooler door. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20999526

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repair kitchen floor throughout. Repeat Violation

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20569345

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Can opener.taken to the three compartment. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20569350

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen.chef cleaned up the machine. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20569347

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 20569349

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets.

24-06-4

Detail 20569343

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Food trays soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 20569341

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-4

Detail 20569340

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line not cooling properly.

36-22-4

Detail 20569344

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 20569348

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Inside walk in cooler. employee stored food on shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20569342

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Coffee station needs cleaning.

36-10-4

Detail 20569346

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen.