La Jolla Ballroom

301 Alcazar Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

La Jolla Ballroom has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Coral Gables average 68, so La Jolla Ballroom trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen.

36-36-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at cook bag with carrots on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen needs a deep cleaning.

23-03-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled.

23-01-4

Basic - Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

9 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 16 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

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. Form provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

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. Forms provided via email to the chef while conducting the routine inspection.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.

01C-01-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided while conducting the routine inspection **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided while conducting the routine inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Paella's trays on floor between equipments.

24-07-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Cookline under the grill/ stove.

36-12-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at drawers under the stove, beef not wrapped.

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers must be labeled in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at three compartment sink leaking water.

29-08-4

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at cook line.

23-24-4

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

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Jolla Ballroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Jolla Ballroom on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Jolla Ballroom?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Jolla Ballroom.

How does La Jolla Ballroom compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

La Jolla Ballroom most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has La Jolla Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Jolla Ballroom have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Jolla Ballroom 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 Jolla Ballroom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Jolla Ballroom is inspected around three times per year on average.

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