CALISTA TAVERNA
150 Giralda Avenue
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwashing station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: At the time of the call back inspection after time was extended after original callback, observed ceiling tile still in disrepair above dishwashing station. Admin Complaint
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: At the time of the call back inspection observed shelves still pitted with rust. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: At the time of the call back inspection observed wall behind dishwasher still soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used on food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above dishwashing area. Approximately three tiles missing and also observed utility lines exposed. Time extension was given for previous inspections and is still in disrepair. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored inverted or in protected manner.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen equipment. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and lamb placed in a bucket of water on the floor. Operator placed them off the floor and placed in walk in cooler to continue to thaw. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher soiled with debris. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employees changing tasks, no hand washing, no gloves changing.
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed no certificates for employee training. Manager filled out certificates to be completed in front of me. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwashing station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, cel, over prep area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer at cook line with door loose. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwashing station.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, cel, over prep area at kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer at cook line with door loose.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kitchen, cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of equipments.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employees changing tasks, no hand washing, no gloves changing.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting boards.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46°F, soft cheese 46° F. Chef transferred items to walk in cooler.
- 02A-04-4:Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location.
- 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Front bar.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Location is recently selling oysters .
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe broken at sanitizer dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: for new employees. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Hood.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior for cooking equipment's
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe broken at sanitizer dispenser.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting boards need to be sanitized. Observed food containers soiled.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 53B-01-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: employees in process for new certifications since they change the whole crew less than two months ago. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer at kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at cook line and kitchen too much time with same gloves even when changing tasks.
- 11-27-4: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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
- 53B-01-5: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.
- 11-26-1: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. Form provided while conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 310-7660
Website: http://www.calistataverna.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(444 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:11:45 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:45 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:45 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:45 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:45 AM – 10:45 PM
Saturday:11:45 AM – 10:45 PM
Sunday:11:45 AM – 10:00 PM
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Lunch
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Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025