Eating House
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Eating House has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Coral Gables restaurants, the typical score is 68; Eating House is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
78
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen line area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. Chlorine dishwasher machine at bar area at 0ppm, staff replaced empty sanitizer solution retested at 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked beef at walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not test kit for quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and chlorine dishwasher machine at bar area.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag stored with cleaned/sanitized equipment at dishwasher area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees not wearing hair restraint at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several towel at cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line and some auxiliary cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of fries and other food products at walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
45
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Just the person in charge Joseph Mackillop certified by safestaff **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed at dry storage a dented roasted red pepper can. Manager discarded the item. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a garbage can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Just the person in charge Joseph Mackillop certified by safestaff **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with food stored at walk in freezer on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
52
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 to operator while conducting the inspection.
11-27-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom.
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Inside the office.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook line. Observed employees personal items like phones, glasses, pens on shelf above prep area.
40-06-5
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 at reach in cooler at cook line. container In contact with food without handle.
10-01-5
50
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container inside hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Bar tender drinking from a cup without lid on.
12B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the scoop at front counter.. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Oct 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eating House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eating House on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eating House?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eating House.
How does Eating House compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Eating House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Eating House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Eating House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eating House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Eating House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eating House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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