Lotus Garden

318 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 11, 2024

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Lotus Garden, the earliest from 2022. Lotus Garden was last inspected on Apr 11, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Lotus Garden is from Apr 11, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Coral Gables facility scores 68, putting Lotus Garden on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

22-12-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers soiled at cook line.

22-02-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Under shelves at storage area.

36-12-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for rice.

10-01-5

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

05-09-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen

36-27-5

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

22-16-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blenders from the kitchen.

22-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking Equipments (exterior )

23-03-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

33-34-4

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

50-17-2

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers.

22-02-4

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

23-03-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

33-34-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

33-31-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lotus Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lotus Garden on file is from Apr 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lotus Garden?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lotus Garden.

How does Lotus Garden compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Lotus Garden most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Lotus Garden's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lotus Garden have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lotus Garden means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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