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FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN

FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in CORAL GABLES. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

10901 Old Cutler Road
Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13503361

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in entry hall to kitchen.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-42-4: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:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks above triple sink.

8/25/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10931817

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-74-7: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:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4: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:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5: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:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on knife magnets; crumbs.

3/12/2025· 1y ago

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator placed back in holder. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers under prep top and in warewash area.
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain line stored in kitchen hand sink. Repeat Violation

11/25/2024· 1y 3mo ago

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-49-4: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
  • 08A-05-6: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: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:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain line into hand sink. Repeat Violation

5/21/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8545936

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4: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: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:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface at shelf next to three compartments sink.
  • 08A-05-6: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: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: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:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink from the coffee machine.
  • 22-38-5: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.

1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8545122

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 02D-02-4: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**

11/3/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8374701

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35B-02-4: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:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed tuna salad and peppers inside of clarified butter containers at reach in cooler. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 05-08-4: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: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: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:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts brought from Empanadas Ensueno LLC not labeled as specific by law. Warning

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Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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✓ Park
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