Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

SMILE EMPANADAS

6907 RED RD, Coral Gables, FL 33143

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Aug 20, 2024

City

Coral Gables

County

Miami-Dade

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

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.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-16-5

Detail 23078753

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Hot water valve turned off. Operator turned on hot water at sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23078751

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

29-08-4

Detail 23078754

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet handle at front counter hand wash broken.

42-01-4

Detail 23078752

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22689247

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated October 1, 2023. Operator paid license renewal during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22689248

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Employee placed onto shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22689246

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at three compartment sink on floor. Employee placed onto lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22689245

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ziplock bags of sugar not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22239799

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee start cleaning during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22239800

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic jar inside of hand wash sink at the back. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22239798

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom.

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 21897278

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above canned beers,located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21897285

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted grease and food debris. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21897284

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21897287

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Nick M, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21897283

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the standing 2 door reach in freezer, walk-in freezer. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21897286

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21897281

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, standing unit. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21897280

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 2 door standing unit. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-18-4

Detail 21897279

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed in the employees bathroom, as per operator no longer operating as a functioning bathroom. Advised operator to remove items and restore functionality of bathroom. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21897282

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the empanadas located in the standing 2 door unit. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21200774

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a stainless steel food tray on top of the kitchen hand wash sink. The operator removed the tray. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21200772

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

08B-15-4

Detail 21200775

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed green apples self service not wrapped.

14-69-4

Detail 21200773

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Dec 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

41-05-4

Detail 20595872

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide/insecticide chemical spray on the shelf. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20595875

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 on the shelf at the three compartment sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20595877

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20595874

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

14-69-4

Detail 20595871

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20595873

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover soiled with dust. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20595876

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 23, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 20447742

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-03-4

Detail 20447743

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

51-13-4

Detail 20447744

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 20447741

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