Coffee for the Soul

256 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Coffee for the Soul stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Coral Gables restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw meat over avocado.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

14-14-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at dishwashing area.

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink.

31B-04-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup for employee stored inside hand sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

14-14-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter utensils not properly stored. Employee placed utensils in correct position. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop's handle for nuts in contact with food.

10-01-5

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

21-11-4

Jan 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks picking food from the floor going back to duty changing gloves without hand washing. Hand washing as requested by inspector. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at the time of the licensing inspection (change of ownership) new changes on premises. Front counter bar transformed with new added reach in cooler. Also a back counter added at front. New enclosure room with a window for food delivery inside the kitchen. New layout for equipments. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with sugar on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Location sells peanuts.Provided. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at hand wash that require the use of water.

27-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Lack of hand wash sign for hand wash sink.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee for the Soul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee for the Soul on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee for the Soul?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Coffee for the Soul.

How does Coffee for the Soul compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Coffee for the Soul most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Coffee for the Soul's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coffee for the Soul have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coffee for the Soul 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 Coffee for the Soul inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coffee for the Soul is inspected around two times per year on average.

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