Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

LA TABERNA GIRALDA

254 GIRALDA AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
May 8, 2026
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
21

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.

May 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

12A-09-4

Detail 24565048

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

32-04-4

Detail 24565051

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

23-24-4

Detail 24565052

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

14-09-4

Detail 24565049

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

40-06-5

Detail 24565047

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys over prep table.

13-03-4

Detail 24565050

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 24565045

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area two boxes with potatoes stored on floor.

10-08-5

Detail 24565053

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-20-4

Detail 24565046

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 24229432

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 24202512

High Priority - 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 went outside to get cleaning tools, back to the cook line to serve and omelet without washing hands and put gloves.

50-17-3

Detail 24202506

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

05-10-4

Detail 24202509

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

32-04-4

Detail 24202511

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

13-03-4

Detail 24202508

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 24202510

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 24202507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipments soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 24202513

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located at cook line.

Jun 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23768851

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stuffed potatoes at 47°F at reach in coolers. According with cook the items were placed inside the unit less than one hour ago, around 11:00. Cook transferred stuffed potatoes in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23768848

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

23-24-4

Detail 23768849

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line.

24-05-4

Detail 23768852

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

10-08-5

Detail 23768850

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

10-07-4

Detail 23768847

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook placed bucket on stove. Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23430961

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.operator paid license while conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23430962

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-21-4

Detail 23430959

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-07-4

Detail 23430958

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots on floor at dry storage.

10-20-4

Detail 23430960

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 23430957

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of stove.

May 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 22892483

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

10-20-4

Detail 22892484

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 22892481

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

38-07-4

Detail 22892482

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At kitchen at prep area.

Mar 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-33-4

Detail 22734586

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

24-07-4

Detail 22734584

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Food trays on floor. Cook placed them on shelves.

14-09-4

Detail 22734582

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

10-20-4

Detail 22734583

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 22734585

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-10-4

Detail 22343649

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in the kitchen.

50-17-3

Detail 22343653

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

24-07-4

Detail 22343651

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Food tray stored on kitchen's floor. Cook removed tray. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22343655

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 22343650

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 22343652

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

05-09-4

Detail 22343654

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit at hall by kitchen entrance.

Aug 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

05-13-5

Detail 22178534

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

14-09-4

Detail 22178533

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

10-07-4

Detail 22178532

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

14-33-4

Detail 22178535

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 21761954

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

36-24-5

Detail 21761953

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage a hole in the wall.

10-20-4

Detail 21761952

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 21761955

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

14-33-4

Detail 21761956

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 19, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

31B-02-4

Detail 21510224

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

31B-05-4

Detail 21510227

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen.

32-02-4

Detail 21510233

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom.

14-09-4

Detail 21510230

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

24-08-4

Detail 21510234

Basic - Equipment wet and not air-dried - wet nesting. Reach in cooler at kitchen.

36-11-4

Detail 21510229

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.

36-24-5

Detail 21510225

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage area up corner.

10-12-5

Detail 21510223

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

10-20-4

Detail 21510228

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove.

14-17-4

Detail 21510226

Basic - Reach in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

22-16-4

Detail 21510231

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at kitchen.

14-33-4

Detail 21510232

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-20-4

Detail 21510222

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At reach in cooler at kitchen.

36-30-4

Detail 21510221

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen.

Jul 19, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-04-4

Detail 21273584

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21273585

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

38-07-4

Detail 21273582

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen and cook line.

14-33-4

Detail 21273583

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Jun 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 21153081

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer inside Bar.

32-04-4

Detail 21153089

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at restroom on the right.

14-01-5

Detail 21153087

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container inside dry storage. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21153083

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21153082

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 21153086

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21153088

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by stove inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21153084

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21153085

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside dry storage. Also, observed sugar container at front counter. Employee labeled them. Corrected On-Site

Jun 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 21127222

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. cook place a new roll at dispenser.. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21127220

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

21-04-4

Detail 21127217

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 21127219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at kitchen hood filters soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 21127218

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by kitchen's entrance.

25-05-4

Detail 21127221

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable single service stored on floor.manager placed SS on shelf at storage area. Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

05-08-4

Detail 20934797

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-03-4

Detail 20934792

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom.

32-04-4

Detail 20934788

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

23-24-4

Detail 20934791

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

24-14-4

Detail 20934793

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

14-09-4

Detail 20934795

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

05-09-4

Detail 20934790

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

31B-04-4

Detail 20934789

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.

22-16-4

Detail 20934794

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 20934796

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line wall soiled.

Feb 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 20872359

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

23-24-4

Detail 20872362

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled for units at cook line.

24-14-4

Detail 20872364

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas at cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 20872360

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

36-12-4

Detail 20872358

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

31B-04-4

Detail 20872363

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At restrooms.

25-05-4

Detail 20872361

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Gloves stored at storage floor.Manager placed the boxes on shelves. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20872365

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line.

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 20728585

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 20728584

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: operator with his wife sick and with problems to get the manager certificate. Appointment for next month. Time Extended

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

29-42-4

Detail 20514308

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

53A-03-7

Detail 20514306

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-05-5

Detail 20514309

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 20514305

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooking equipments soiled.

24-14-4

Detail 20514310

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20514311

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

10-20-4

Detail 20514302

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 20514307

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters, hood.

22-16-4

Detail 20514312

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen.

38-08-4

Detail 20514304

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.

36-27-5

Detail 20514303

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.