THE GABLES COFFEE HOUSE/ GABLES BANQUET HALL
7360 SW 24 ST #20, MIAMI 331551420
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at ware washing area above dish machine not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at ware washing area above dish machine not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed ladies room no hand washing sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees Diarelys, Rosmely more than sixty days no proof of training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed second double door cooler interior shelves rusting and pitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at ware washing area above dish machine not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed ladies room no hand washing sign. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at single door; BEEF EMPANADAS (51F - Cold Holding); CHEESE EMPANADAS (50F - Cold Holding); CHICKEN EMPANADAS (51F - Cold Holding);SPINACH EMPANADAS (46F - cold holding) as per operator more than six hours. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at single door reach in cooler next to office single door; BEEF EMPANADAS (51F - Cold Holding); CHEESE EMPANADAS (50F - Cold Holding); CHICKEN EMPANADAS (51F - Cold Holding);SPINACH EMPANADAS (46F - cold holding) as per operator more than six hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at single door reach in cooler next to office single door; BEEF EMPANADAS (51F - Cold Holding); CHEESE EMPANADAS (50F - Cold Holding); CHICKEN EMPANADAS (51F - Cold Holding);SPINACH EMPANADAS (46F - cold holding) as per operator, items received at room temperature from purveyor.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RICE AND BEANS (112F - Hot Holding). Employee reheated to a final temperature of 175F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees Diarelys, Rosmely more than sixty days no proof of training. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed second double door cooler interior shelves rusting and pitting. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed hand washing sink next to steam table with no splash guard at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed hand washing sink next to steam table with no splash guard at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign missing at women's bathroom located at the banquet area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed sign missing at women's bathroom located at the banquet area. **Time Extended**
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lentils (127F - Hot Holding); black beans (131F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (104F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per owner, less than two hours. Observed CONGRI (90F-120F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observe, cooked rice 125F, black beans 130F hot holding at steam table. As per employee, steam table was turned off thirty minutes prior. Advised employees to reheat products to 165F. Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over diced onions and tomatoes at reach in cooler at kitchen. Discussed with employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed raw chicken stored over cut lettuce at reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed BEEF EMPANADAS (52F - Cold Holding); SPINACH EMPANADAS (56F - Cold Holding); HAM AMD CHEESE EMPANADAS (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler at storage area. As per owner, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed congri(58F - cold holding) at room temperature on preparation table at kitchen. Manager voluntarily discarded congri. Observed SPINACH EMPANADAS (39F - Cold Holding); HAM AMD CHEESE EMPANADAS (38F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed hand washing sink next to steam table with no splash guard at kitchen area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign missing at women's bathroom located at the banquet area. Warning
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lentils (127F - Hot Holding); black beans (131F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (104F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per owner, less than two hours. Observed CONGRI (90F-120F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer at storage area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over diced onions and tomatoes at reach in cooler at kitchen. Discussed with employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed BEEF EMPANADAS (52F - Cold Holding); SPINACH EMPANADAS (56F - Cold Holding); HAM AMD CHEESE EMPANADAS (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler at storage area. As per owner, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed BEEF EMPANADAS (52F - Cold Holding); SPINACH EMPANADAS (56F - Cold Holding); HAM AMD CHEESE EMPANADAS (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler at storage area. As per owner, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a small can of WD40 stored in shelf over steam table next to cans of tuna. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the front counter of the establishment.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Handle at reach in freezer handle located next to mob sink in disrepair.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves rusted located by the back of the kitchen.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside thank you bags throughout the establishment.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed p raw chicken over cooked pork at reach in cooler located at the back of the kitchen. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef and pork at reach in freezer. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (98F - Hot Holding); spinach empanadas (104F - Hot Holding) at front counter display as per operator less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to reheat products and did. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 cooked congris and chicken not date marked for more than 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed license expired on 10-01-23. Operator attempted to renew license via telephone during callback inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook began cooking eggs, no hand wash.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23. Admin Complaint
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature near cook line. Operator put eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature across cook line. As per manager for approximately 3 hours. Observed beef empanadas (69F - Cold Holding) at room temperature across reach in freezer. As per manager for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed empanadas inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding); rice (105F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for approximately 2 hours.
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no water available when valves are open and hand sink not connected to plumbing at cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site
- 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 container of cooked beef in kitchen at reach in cooler. As per operator item was prepared on previous day.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2021-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2021-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 36-41-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan cover in reach-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. - From follow-up inspection 2021-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Fan cover in reach-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. **Time Extended**
- 14-67-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers and ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers and ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2021-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 23-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2021-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Time Extended**
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **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 2021-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).