Mistico
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Mistico seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Menu does not identify which items contain raw” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Coral Gables facility scores 68, putting Mistico on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Consumer advisory provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-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.
02B-02-5
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 scoops inside bins in contact with sugar, flour and panko.
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 at walk in cooler. Manager placed eggs on the bottom of the unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen.
23-24-4
70
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board soiled. Need replacement. Cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Prep table upstairs and no hand wash sink located in that room.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by coffee station and upstairs.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at cook line with gaskets soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled at walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Plates at cook line.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by coffee station.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dishwashing area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashingarea first floor.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish inside hand washing sink next to coffee station in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche, tuna tartare, beef carpaccio. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand washing sink next to coffee station. Manager added paper towels to dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bartender removed knives
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with flour next to coffee station in kitchen area not labeled , employee labeled product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans in second floor prep area next walk in cooler .
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
39
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna carpaccio, ceviche, beef tartare not identified as raw items on Menu.
02B-01-5
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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk container stored on Walk in cooler cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed on second floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in cooler fan cover on second floor. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
58
Mar 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mistico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mistico on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mistico?
Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mistico.
How does Mistico compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Mistico most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Mistico's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mistico have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mistico 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 Mistico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mistico is inspected around three times per year on average.
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