Pier 5

253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pier 5 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Coral Gables restaurant scores 68. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**

12A-16-4

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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. Ronald Becerra. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink is blocked by tables employee is unable to wash hands. The operator provided an igloo for employees to wash their hands during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Feb 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pier 5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pier 5 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Pier 5 compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Pier 5 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Pier 5's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pier 5 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pier 5 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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