La Sandwicherie Coral Gables
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited La Sandwicherie Coral Gables nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Coral Gables restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Using cleaning tools, put gloves without hand washing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over fruits ( apples) inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator removed eggs and placed them on the bottom of the unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
14-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Prep area and hand sink located at front counter.
35B-02-4
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen raw chicken over container with sauce.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at prep area in the kitchen. Employees using another located approximately at 10 feet.
29-08-4
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area. Operator opened the faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at the kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Kitchen.
38-08-4
74
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink located at kitchen with underneath faucet shutoff. Employee opened up the faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with mustard at reach in cooler in the kitchen without label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at kitchen torn.
14-10-4
67
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit not properly stored.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at front counter.
31B-02-4
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 - 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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle with chemical for cleaning not properly stored.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at prep table front counter knives between equipments. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container for sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs for salad not properly stored.
24-07-4
32
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Sandwicherie Coral Gables last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Sandwicherie Coral Gables on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Sandwicherie Coral Gables?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Sandwicherie Coral Gables.
How does La Sandwicherie Coral Gables compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
La Sandwicherie Coral Gables most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has La Sandwicherie Coral Gables' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Sandwicherie Coral Gables have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Sandwicherie 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 La Sandwicherie Coral Gables inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Sandwicherie Coral Gables is inspected around three times per year on average.
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