Coral Reef Yacht Club
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Coral Reef Yacht Club, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced empty container and primed dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in freezer bags of chicken stored on top of box of dumplings. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink in walk in cooler area used as dump sink with ice and food remnants inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filters soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed at dish area. Tray of clean cups stored under hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at cookie storage reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed along cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line ovens and microwaves. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for all hand sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed packages of raw chicken, beef and sousvide items not date and time labeled. As per chef was done the night before. Chef removed to begin placing labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-53-1
43
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over pasta. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at bar soda nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed throughout. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area tanks.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for plates stored on top shelf at cook line as well as at dish drying area not stored inverted or protected from overhead.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line oven.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sinks throughout. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler container of spring mix lettuce stored uncovered. Chef placed cover onto container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for reduced oxygen packages of chicken and beef in walk in cooler and at cook line prep coolers. As per chef items were sealed the night prior for use later in the day. **Repeat Violation**
03G-53-1
50
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed reduced oxygen packages of salmon, wahoo and grouper as per operator done on site with no approved HACCP plan. See Stop Sale. Operator segregated to discarded items. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed reduced oxygen packages of salmon, wahoo and grouper as per operator done on site with no approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packages of salmon, wahoo and grouper as per operator done on site with no approved HACCP plan. See Stop Sale. Operator segregated to discarded items. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water bottle stored on prep table next to steam bins. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven doors. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed packages of cooked chicken and cooked steaks that are vacuum sealed on site bearing no date and time label. As per chef items were sealed the night before. **Warning**
03G-53-1
47
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: by stove:; garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than one hour, operator removed to other cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored with cooked shrimp located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler by stove:; garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled,cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit, low boy located in the pantry . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the ware washing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled,cookline. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit, low boy located in the pantry . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms,vegetables stored above cut melon located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the dish machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
64
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the low boy unit,pantry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed for Alain D, Jean D, Sebastian L, Jeffrey N, Ebel E, Jose S, Camilo S ,Jose V, Devon N, Joseph F, Yegly T, Abel P, David S. As per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at the cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the low boy unit,pantry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at the cookline. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled,opposite fryers. Observed interior of convection ovens soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the low boy unit,pantry. **Warning**
14-33-4
74
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coral Reef Yacht Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coral Reef Yacht Club on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coral Reef Yacht Club?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Coral Reef Yacht Club.
How does Coral Reef Yacht Club compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Coral Reef Yacht Club most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Coral Reef Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Coral Reef Yacht Club have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Coral Reef Yacht Club 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 Coral Reef Yacht Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coral Reef Yacht Club is inspected around four times per year on average.
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