Fiola
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
45
Score
Fiola has been inspected nine times since 2022. Fiola was last inspected on Apr 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Coral Gables restaurant, which scores around 68. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antibacterial spray stored on shelf of bread station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in freezer raw beef fat stored over bags of chicken tenders and bags of raw shrimp stored over fries. Operator began to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at center of cook line hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at center of cook line hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at baking area of kitchen portion container stored in closed container of sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 at walk in cooler frozen packages of fish placed to begin thawing. Operator began to remove fishes from packaging to properly thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
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 baking area of kitchen scoop handles in contact with sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line prep table cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at center of cook line hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at entrance of cook line at grill packages of frozen soups placed in standing water to thaw. Operator removed and placed into prep sink with running water to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in coolers throughout torn a container of garlic in oil date marked 10/13. Chef removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in coolers spinach dip (51F - Cold Holding). As per chef from the day before 10/20/25. Chef removed and discarded. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator began to replace sanitizer container. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
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 at walk in coolers throughout torn frozen packages of cobia fish fillets placed to thaw still in reduced oxygen packaging. Chef began to remove from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at rear kitchen prep table shelf's. Plates stored on top shelf's. Employee began to invert. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored at cook line prep table cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink stored in bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in pasta making section, hand wash sink blocked by trash can unable to access in corner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: At time of callback inspection observed sink still blocked by pasta machine. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Chef provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: At time of callback inspection observed no soap at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 in pasta making area scoop handle not above flour. Chef stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: At time of callback inspection still observed scoop handle in flour. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
78
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomatoes sauce (Arabiata sauce) (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken butte (55 F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (59 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per label and per manager from yesterday. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed tomatoes sauce (49 F - Cold Holding); clams broth (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken butter (48 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. The products labeled 05-30-24. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes sauce (Arabiata sauce) (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken butte (55 F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (59 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per label and per manager from yesterday. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed tomatoes sauce (49 F - Cold Holding); clams broth (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken butter (48 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. The products labeled 05-30-24. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers not properly protected. Observed silverware on outside tables not properly protected. As per manager the utensils are removed and changed when customers are serving. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed silverware on outside tables not properly protected. As per manager the utensils are removed and changed when customers are serving. **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container inside dry storage. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom. Operator replaced receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employees put hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in back kitchen. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-04-4
67
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar hand sink being used as storage. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink missing paper towels. The operator refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink missing soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dish machine. Water leaking from the hand sink.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the hand sink by the dish washer.
29-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door broken by the back kitchen.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiola on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiola?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fiola.
How does Fiola compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Fiola most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Fiola's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fiola have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fiola 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 Fiola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiola is inspected around two times per year on average.
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