Macondo Coffee Roasters
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Macondo Coffee Roasters has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Coral Gables restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Oscar Romero person in charge.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line
31B-02-4
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. Employees Paula Rodas/ Maria Cuevas.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at juice station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink located at cook line blocked by a prep table.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Oscar Romero.
53A-01-7
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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at front counter.
31B-04-4
45
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand sink located by two compartment sink.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at juice station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen prep table.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler by oven with handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reaching cooler at cookline : chicken 45°F, pico de gallo 45°F, cheese 45°F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hand sink at kitchen blocked and with food containers.
12A-19-4
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. The Establishment has the written procedure but not signed and dated. Manager took action while conducting the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several items stored inside hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at coffee station
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled at coffee station.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at kitchen blocked by prep table.
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at kitchen in reach in coolers handlers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent at kitchen.
23-03-4
55
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: manager showed me proof of cancellation on behalf of the certifying company for two times. An extra 30 days granted. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. According to cook eggs were out of the unit only for a few minutes. Cook put the eggs back to the reach in cooler.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink.
27-09-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At coffee station.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At coffee station.
31B-02-4
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 - No running water at mop sink.
27-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper towels bundled stored on floor at front counter.
25-06-4
32
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Aug 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macondo Coffee Roasters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macondo Coffee Roasters on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macondo Coffee Roasters?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Macondo Coffee Roasters.
How does Macondo Coffee Roasters compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Macondo Coffee Roasters most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Macondo Coffee Roasters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macondo Coffee Roasters have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Macondo Coffee Roasters 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 Macondo Coffee Roasters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Macondo Coffee Roasters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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