Deering Bay 19th Hole
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
33
Score
Deering Bay 19th Hole appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Coral Gables restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 chlorine was 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut onions inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packages of tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two soiled soda gun nozzles with mold like substance at the bar. Employee leaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poke bowl does not identify that contain raw tuna.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pork date marked on 3/4. As per employee food was frozen and it was removed from walk in freezer yesterday morning. Employee was coached how to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
02C-04-5
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. Observed 2 packages of tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Also observed a fan stored above dishwasher machine soiled with dust and grease.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on preparation table . Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside RIC across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
67
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed across HWS. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside cook line drawers reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
90
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed across from hand sink at kitchen.
51-11-4
95
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the refrigerated drawers beneath the prep table at cook line observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49 F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee started transferring the food to another working cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade solid, manager removed it and took it to the dish washing area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with grease buildup, oven located at the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, at kitchen entrance.
22-16-4
70
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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. Observed three packages of yellow fin tuna at 50 °F. Still in the package.
01B-02-5
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The chef inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
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. Observed three packages of yellow fin tuna at 50 °F. Still in the package.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deering Bay 19th Hole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deering Bay 19th Hole on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deering Bay 19th Hole?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Deering Bay 19th Hole.
How does Deering Bay 19th Hole compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Deering Bay 19th Hole most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Deering Bay 19th Hole's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Deering Bay 19th Hole have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Deering Bay 19th Hole 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 Deering Bay 19th Hole inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Deering Bay 19th Hole is inspected around two times per year on average.
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