Bar (The)

172 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 331345209

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Bar (The), the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Coral Gables average 68, so Bar (The) trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-10-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen pots and pans not inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line

14-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at kitchen underneath stove by the corner.

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer lid completely broken. Unit located at cook line.

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Unit located at cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook placed on stove. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely runni for ground beef.g/dripping.

06-08-5

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

14-14-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula.

14-12-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager made payment while conducting the inspection.. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. According to the manager there are two new employees.

53B-13-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.walk in cooler.

36-12-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.

36-11-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chef set three compartment sink with quaternary solution.

22-49-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on hand sink.

23-24-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar (The) on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar (The)?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bar (The).

How does Bar (The) compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Bar (The) most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Bar (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bar (The) have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bar (The) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bar (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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