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GUALT'S THE ITALIAN CAFE

GUALT'S THE ITALIAN CAFE maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1221 BRICKELL AVE STE 130

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942723

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Kitchen food preparation worker wearing Watches, while preparing food.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen food Preparation worker.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna fish at 65 f , turkey 49 f Items were placed inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581400

  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480060

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Danilo Gualtieri 3-21-2013 Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349276

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of dry food on kitchen floor.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Leafy green in contact with nonfood grade bags inside RIC. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, cheese, .
  • 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.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(12 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Bakery
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store

Restaurant Features

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

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