Gualts the Italian Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Gualts the Italian Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Gualts the Italian Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees wearing jewelry during food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food inside kitchen reach in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty kitchen shelves throughout.
23-03-4
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employees touching dirty cutting boards, then engaging in food preparation, no hand washing observed.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen fish being thawed in room temperature, kitchen area.
06-01-5
47
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Paper goods on floor, service area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
58
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Alka-seltzer stored in kitchen shelve.
41-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags inside employee handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
45
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most coolers door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Over 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood bags in direct contact with Raw vegetables in RIC.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Electrical extension cord coming from the ceiling to equipment in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Container on Liquid eggs not covered inside RIC.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting Blocking employees hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employees engaged in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Handbags on On top of prep deli table kitchen area.
40-06-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gualts the Italian Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gualts the Italian Cafe on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gualts the Italian Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gualts the Italian Cafe.
How does Gualts the Italian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gualts the Italian Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gualts the Italian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gualts the Italian Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gualts the Italian Cafe 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 Gualts the Italian Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gualts the Italian Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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