Kaia Greek Earth Grill
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Kaia Greek Earth Grill has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Coral Gables restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Location sells ceviche made of corvina. While conducting the inspection operator contacted provided to obtain a parasite destruction letter. Manny's Enterprise . **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Manager placed a new soap container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled at unit by ceviche station.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
61
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook manipulating soiled equipment ( blender) back to work without hand washing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a wine cooler. Manager placed a new roll. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
23-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
58
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese. Manager placed eggs on the bottom of the rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook at cook line in contact with phone, back to work without hand washing or gloves.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dishwashing station. Man
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink located at cook line.
31B-04-4
55
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen can opener soiled. Employee took opener to the three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dishwasher machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front bar. Executive chef sent for a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk-in cooler entrance.
38-07-4
Basic - vents at walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
67
Jan 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler observed raw Shell eggs over oranges. Chef placed eggs on bottom of the unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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. Provided to manager while conducting the inspection.
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
Basic - Stored food not covered. Seafood at reach in cooler at cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At storage room observed a bad with flour on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
47
Oct 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kaia Greek Earth Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kaia Greek Earth Grill on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kaia Greek Earth Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kaia Greek Earth Grill.
How does Kaia Greek Earth Grill compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Kaia Greek Earth Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Kaia Greek Earth Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaia Greek Earth Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kaia Greek Earth Grill 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 Kaia Greek Earth Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kaia Greek Earth Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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