Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails' latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located near ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
67
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) recheck Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (68F - Cold Holding) located cooked line area. As per operator less than two hours. Operator store inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 165°f).
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed gallon of milk and orange juice inside hand wash sink located next to coffee machine. Operator store inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located near coffee machine. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located next to ice machine.
42-01-4
50
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine +200. Operator discard the solution. Recheck 50 pm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apple.
08B-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area and coffee area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of lemons and boxes of milk. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass jars inside hand wash sink located bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket. Operator discard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
31B-04-4
58
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails.
How does Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails 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 Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gold Coast Kitchen and Cocktails is inspected around three times per year on average.
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