Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN

10901 OLD CUTLER RD, Coral Gables, FL 33156

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
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.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 24309712

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at triple sink; 200+ ppm. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Final reading: 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 24309710

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks above triple sink.

36-36-4

Detail 24309711

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in entry hall to kitchen.

36-32-5

Detail 24309713

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 24309714

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24309715

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

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23981335

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in at kitchen with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding).

31A-10-4

Detail 23981334

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23981336

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on knife magnets; crumbs.

14-74-7

Detail 23981340

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in at kitchen with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding).

14-69-4

Detail 23981339

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23981337

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler across warewash; soiled gaskets.

14-33-4

Detail 23981338

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

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-10-4

Detail 23624574

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain line stored in kitchen hand sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23624571

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 23624573

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator placed back in holder. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23624572

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers under prep top and in warewash area.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23382684

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per employee it's employee food. Operator placed eggs at the bottom of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23382686

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter (71F - Cold Holding) on prep table at across front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed inside cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 23382685

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain line into hand sink. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23382683

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee eggs stored inside reach in cooler at prep area not properly segregated. Operator segregated personal food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22885367

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach n cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 22885368

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding); spinach empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the operator over night. Operator discarded the products. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22885366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding); spinach empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the operator over night. And Cheese pizza (57 F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per operator just received the delivery. Operator discarded the products and moved the pizzas to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 22885370

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink from the coffee machine.

22-38-5

Detail 22885365

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.

14-09-4

Detail 22885369

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed wood cutting boards has cut marks with mold like substance no longer cleanable.

08B-49-4

Detail 22885363

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cooked rice and raw shells eggs stored at reach in cooler located in front of three compartment sink not properly identified and segregated as employee food. As per operator is employee food.

13-03-4

Detail 22885362

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

24-18-4

Detail 22885364

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface at shelf next to three compartments sink.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02D-02-4

Detail 22564038

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts brought from Empanadas Ensueno LLC not labeled as specific by law. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed no desert present. Time Extended

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

29-42-4

Detail 22423678

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

11-27-4

Detail 22423674

Intermediate - 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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22423672

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at reach in cooler located in front of three compartment sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22423675

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22423676

Intermediate - 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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 22423679

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts brought from Empanadas Ensueno LLC not labeled as specific by law. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22423677

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 22423671

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed above shelf with mayonnaise and single service small cups. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 22423673

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed tuna salad and peppers inside of clarified butter containers at reach in cooler. Warning

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-10-4

Detail 21929840

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink Observed at the hand wash sink a drain line from the coffee machine.

24-05-4

Detail 21929841

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass containers not inverted or protected at the triple sink area.

50-09-4

Detail 21929842

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-18-4

Detail 21929843

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils with the Food Contact area up by the triple sink,area.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 21376938

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

50-09-4

Detail 21376939

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 20489709

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside the hand wash sink a plastic spoon.

25-06-4

Detail 20489708

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cardboard containers not inverted