Cebada
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
17
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Cebada, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Coral Gables restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed snapper in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-05-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory provided to operator and posted on the wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some products no date marked in walking cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and outside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment exteriors like fryer. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen pans not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid at reach in cooler at cook line, broken also reach in cooler gaskets torn **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by prep sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease around fryers in kitchen **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by prep sink and dish washing area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed Standing water on the whole in the tiles in dishwasher room **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
17
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler baskets soiled.
23-03-4
86
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
29-39-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager placed a new container.Front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom.
32-04-4
61
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit at bar.
05-09-4
78
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license was expired 10-01-23 , Operator paid the licensee during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed short ribs (68F - Reheating); 2nd temp short ribs (93F Reheating) cooked beef (65F - Reheating) 2nd temperature cooked beef (91F Reheating)
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white plastic container with flour not labeled , located next to pizza oven. Manager labeled product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside the ice. Located in the bar counter ice machine . Employee removed and placed it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cebada last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cebada on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cebada?
Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cebada.
How does Cebada compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Cebada most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Cebada's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cebada have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cebada means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cebada inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cebada is inspected around two times per year on average.
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