Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
64
Score
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “equipment drain line draining into handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Coral Gables average 68, so Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at triple sink; 200+ ppm. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Final reading: 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks above triple sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in entry hall to kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in at kitchen with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on knife magnets; crumbs.
22-02-4
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. Observed reach in at kitchen with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding).
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler across warewash; soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
58
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain line stored in kitchen hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator placed back in holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers under prep top and in warewash area.
14-33-4
78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding); spinach empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the operator over night. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding); spinach empanadas (66 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the operator over night. And Cheese pizza (57 F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per operator just received the delivery. Operator discarded the products and moved the pizzas to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach n cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink from the coffee machine.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-38-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cooked rice and raw shells eggs stored at reach in cooler located in front of three compartment sink not properly identified and segregated as employee food. As per operator is employee food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed wood cutting boards has cut marks with mold like substance no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface at shelf next to three compartments sink.
24-18-4
43
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts brought from Empanadas Ensueno LLC not labeled as specific by law. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed no desert present. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
90
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at reach in cooler located in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Food employees reporting agreement was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts brought from Empanadas Ensueno LLC not labeled as specific by law. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed above shelf with mayonnaise and single service small cups. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed tuna salad and peppers inside of clarified butter containers at reach in cooler. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
45
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink Observed at the hand wash sink a drain line from the coffee machine.
31A-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils with the Food Contact area up by the triple sink,area.
24-18-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass containers not inverted or protected at the triple sink area.
24-05-4
78
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden?
Across the inspection record, “equipment drain line draining into handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
How does Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 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 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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