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PUNTO CRIOLLO

PUNTO CRIOLLO maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in CORAL GABLES. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

262 Andalusia Avenue
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485803

  • 36-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dustless cleaning methods not utilized when exposed food present. Observed above reach in cooler gas line covered by dust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938734

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-20-4:Basic - Dustless cleaning methods not utilized when exposed food present. Observed above reach in cooler gas line covered by dust.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler two containers with vegetables stored on floor.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe red at stove.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at walk in cooler two containers with salad prepared from previous day without labels.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. While conducting the entire inspection, observed employee at cook line changing tasks where hand washing was required but never happened.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep/ dishwashing area two packages of ground beef at 70°F, beef 70°. According to the management the products arrived 10 minutes previous to the inspection started. Stop sale issued.
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee at cooklinedoesn't know temperature for cold holding or hot holding.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at cook line.
  • 05-12-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets rotten for reach in cooler at kitchen.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at walk in cooler several containers with cooked chicken, beef, rice, stored more than 24 hours, not labeled.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan at dishwashing area.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with lemons stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed at walk in cooler water dripping from the ac unit .
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located at hall.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing tasks but no gloves changing or hand washing.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler several containers with food cooked more than 24 hours not labeled. Chicken, rice, mashed potatoes.

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441732

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on vent.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid the license while conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. According to person in charge the personal in the kitchen are new.To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler a container with Russian salad not properly labeled.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342843

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8243682

  • 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding broken by walk in cooler entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(946 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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