Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables

180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Other
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Coral Gables restaurant scores 68. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cook line changed tasks and put gloves but not hand washing.
12A-07-5
Basic - At walk in cooler vents with dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula between wall and three compartment sink. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer some food items in box stored on floor.
08B-38-4
70
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer buckets at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Staff removed the scoop from the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed At dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at several preparation tables at kitchen line.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
74
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinated chicken 46°F, beef 46°, tuna 46°F, pasta 46°F. According to the cook the food was brought around 8:30 from Walk in cooler. Chief Engineer adjusted thermostat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
78
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jun 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables.

How does Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables 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 Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables is inspected around two times per year on average.