Loretta & the Butcher
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Loretta & the Butcher has 17 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
“In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Coconut Grove restaurants, the typical score is 68; Loretta & the Butcher is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
17
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at dish washing area and walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach walking across open kitchen floor. Observed 3 live roaches coming out of paper towel dispenser above cook line hand sink. Observed 10+ live roaches behind wooden shelves plank attached to wall above prep table. Observed 1 live roach crawl out of trash can. Observed 1 live roaches crawling out of wall outlet box in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches crawling out of wall covering above entrance of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection observed 1 live roach between crack of wall at bar. Observed 3 live roaches between pipes at mop sink. Observed 1 live roach under prep table shelf. Observed 2 live roaches in men bathroom ceiling. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roaches dropping along wall above prep counter in kitchen around outlet box. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection did back inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under convection oven at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of call back inspection observed 6 dead roaches Two at entrance of bathrooms, 2 behind standing reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen. 2 under convection oven at cook line. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at dish washing area and walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen walls with grease and dust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
52
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator began to change container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach walking across open kitchen floor. Observed 3 live roaches coming out of paper towel dispenser above cook line hand sink. Observed 10+ live roaches behind wooden shelves plank attached to wall above prep table. Observed 1 live roach crawl out of trash can. Observed 1 live roaches crawling out of wall outlet box in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches crawling out of wall covering above entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roaches dropping along wall above prep counter in kitchen around outlet box. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at cook line hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen walls with grease and dust build up. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed tongs stored on hand sink splash guard. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under convection oven at cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked ground beef stored on floor under prep table cooling. Operator removed and stored into counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at Bain Marie containers of hot holding marinara sauce and mashed potatoes stored on shelf uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at dish washing area and walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
32
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator has no more chlorine sanitizer for dish machine. Advised operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink to wash and sanitize all dishes. Operator set up triple sink (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator began to sanitizer container. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: At time of callback inspection observed no manager training for any employee or owner Nayib Ramirez. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vents throughout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored on top shelf at kitchen prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for utensils at cook line stored in water of 87F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
45
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen, place gloves then begin to plate Cesar salad onto plate without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken and beef stored over containers of fries in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator has no more chlorine sanitizer for dish machine. Advised operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink to wash and sanitize all dishes. Operator set up triple sink (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator began to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vents throughout. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored on top shelf at kitchen prep table. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on cutting board at prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at dry storage area. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for utensils at cook line stored in water of 87F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
30
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: At time of callback inspection observed no proof of certified manager available for any employee or operator Nayib Ramirez. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on hand wash sink splash guard. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Still observed. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on hand wash sink splash guard. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at equipment storage shelf, clean containers stored with old labels attached. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
50
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator began to set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at chest reach in freezer in storage area. Raw beef and fish stored over and with fries, cooked pasta and breads. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to store tongs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink in kitchen area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager available. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on hand wash sink splash guard. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at equipment storage shelf, clean containers stored with old labels attached. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
30
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table reach in cooler breaded chicken Milanese (48F - Cold Holding); as per operator from the night before. Observed removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at low boy cooler under cook line, raw shelled eggs stored over raw filets of salmon and cooked pasta. Operator removed and stored in bottom cabinet. Observed in reach in chest freezer, raw beef and beef patties stored over raw bronzing and pasta noodles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at prep table reach in cooler a container of breaded raw chicken date marked 9/6/24. Operator removed and discarded. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for bar hand sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for bar hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Observed for employees Jonathan Scott and Maria Castanella who were engaging in food preparation during inspection. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed for can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink in kitchen used as dumb sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear storage area a bag of bread crumbs stored on floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage shelves in a container of flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in walk in cooler old date labels on newly prepped containers of beef and chicken Milanese. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area all cooler interiors soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
25
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table a bottle of Garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding). As per operator about 2 hours. Operator placed bottle into ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area and kitchen area, sink used to stored utensils. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen area and bar area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of serving utensils at prep table in standing water 83F. Operator placed container onto grill to begin reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink spray nozzle leaking.
29-11-4
61
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed for the ware washing,food storage area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm. Operator called service technician and set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: As per operator dish machine requires spare parts as per technician, on order. Presently using 3 compartment sink, Chlorine,100ppm. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: As per operator dish machine is not being used as the replacement parts have not yet arrived as per technician,operator using 3 compartment sink,chlorine strength at 100 ppm. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both male and female bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the cookline, tiles broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed for the ware washing,food storage area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
74
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm. Operator called service technician and set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: As per operator dish machine requires spare parts as per technician, on order. Presently using 3 compartment sink, Chlorine,100ppm. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both male and female bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the cookline, tiles broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed for the ware washing,food storage area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
74
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm. Operator called service technician and set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above drinks located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Observed for Josue M, Yardley B, Laura P, Laura Per. As per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both male and female bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the cookline, tiles broken. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed for the ware washing,food storage area . **Warning**
36-02-5
58
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above lemons and drinks in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the raw items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on the prep table. The operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lettuce stored inside the kitchen hand sink. The operator removed the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed Eduardo worked more than 60 days with the company with no food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen ceiling tiles missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the grill.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing by the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loretta & the Butcher last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loretta & the Butcher on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loretta & the Butcher?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Loretta & the Butcher.
How does Loretta & the Butcher compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?
Loretta & the Butcher most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Coconut Grove average of 68.
Has Loretta & the Butcher's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Loretta & the Butcher have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Loretta & the Butcher means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Loretta & the Butcher inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Loretta & the Butcher is inspected around five times per year on average.
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