Cafe Demetrio
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Demetrio nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Cafe Demetrio's latest score of 74 sits above the Coral Gables average of 68. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage containers blocking hand sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
22-16-4
74
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at cook line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cook doesn't use thermometer to check cooked temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers for nuts at kitchen not properly identified.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
58
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink at cook line blocked. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at front hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Towels bags on floor.
25-05-4
70
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
31B-02-4
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. Form provided while conducting inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by garbage container.
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled. drawers at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At storage area a box with potatoes and water.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top next to ready to eat food ( bread). Employee placed eggs on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at cook line, garbage can blocking hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
23-24-4
67
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking the sink at cook line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper available for dispensers over hand wash sinks in the kitchen.
31B-02-4
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cel phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line.
29-20-5
50
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed beverage napkins stored on floor.
25-05-4
82
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, observed hand sink blocked by a garbage can. Employee moved the garbage container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty containers stored inside hand washing.containers removed by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen prep area. Employee place a new towel paper roll inside dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.employee removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Demetrio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Demetrio on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Demetrio?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cafe Demetrio.
How does Cafe Demetrio compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Cafe Demetrio most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Cafe Demetrio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Demetrio have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Demetrio 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 Cafe Demetrio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Demetrio is inspected around three times per year on average.
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