La Jamoteca

359 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, La Jamoteca has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Coral Gables restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several items stored inside the hand sink like, food containers and utensils making impossible the hand washing.

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By storage area

22-16-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

May 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. While conducting the inspection it wasn't observed the ROP process with any type of food, the establishment have the machine on premises. As per owner, the ROP is only used for cured ham and hard cheese. **Warning**

03G-54-1

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand at three compartment sink.

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking access to hand sink at kitchen( cook line).

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several items stored inside hand sink. Hand sink located at kitchen.

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes with bread stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.

31B-04-4

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Jamoteca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Jamoteca on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Jamoteca?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Jamoteca.

How does La Jamoteca compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

La Jamoteca most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has La Jamoteca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Jamoteca have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Jamoteca 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 La Jamoteca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Jamoteca is inspected around two times per year on average.

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