Nordstrom Ebar
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Nordstrom Ebar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 68, which Nordstrom Ebar's 47 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter used as dump sink with evidence of food debris inside. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees present all engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container if toppings at front counter.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter under register system, chain not secured around tanks. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for all employees.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout establishment and dry storage area discarded items and food on floors with no active prep.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter, counter top reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
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 a container of chai tea and dried oat meal. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for oven at front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cabinet doors and counter tops soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers and freezers throughout establishment.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed on storage cart at front counter container of cookies stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed for walls at front counter soiled with grease build up from counter oven.
36-27-5
47
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at storage area a container of glass clean stored on shelf with syrups and coffee.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at rear kitchen hand sink used as dump sink with evidence of coffee remnants inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for employee Tatianna Bonnet on 1/19/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at rear kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at dry storage area, containers of chip bags stored on the lower shelf not at least 6 inches above ground. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
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 chai tea and dried oat meal. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at front counter cabinets and at reach in cooler gaskets throughout soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter a tray of cookies on cart not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter coffee area a container of chai tea not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter under register system, chain not secured around tanks. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
45
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter reach in cooler milk (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator for about 2 hours during prep.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at rear ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. I sever at front counter under POS system.
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at dry storage area, containers of chip bags stored on the lower shelf not at least 6 inches above ground. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for fruit reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on unprotected mat at front counter.
10-12-5
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 at front counter in a container of sugar, oats, coffee grounds. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dry storage area a box of straws stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front counter.
21-08-4
58
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed at storage area reach in cooler an open gallon of milk not date marked. As per operator opened the day before. Operator placed date label onto milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at rear ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front counter in a containers of cocoa powder. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at front counter, reach in cooler gasket broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at dry storage area, containers of chip bags stored on the lower shelf not at least 6 inches above ground.
08B-47-4
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 front counter in a container of sugar. Operator removed and stored upright. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at rear kitchen standing coolers soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket next to dish machine.
42-01-4
64
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees at the establishment at the time of the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for unit at the front counter,by sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed for unit by the ice machine , water temperature at approximately 80F running for approximately 5 mins. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees at the establishment at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by the hand wash sink located at the ice machine. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled drinking water and canned drinks stored on the dry storage floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 for the bulk sugar,oatmeal bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,unit at the front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for unit at the front counter,by sink. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit. **Warning**
22-16-4
61
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nordstrom Ebar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nordstrom Ebar on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nordstrom Ebar?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nordstrom Ebar.
How does Nordstrom Ebar compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Nordstrom Ebar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Nordstrom Ebar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nordstrom Ebar have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nordstrom Ebar 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.
How often is Nordstrom Ebar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nordstrom Ebar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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