Rumbas

223 Valencia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Rumbas, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 13, 2024. 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 eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Compared to other Coral Gables restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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
61
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler observed raw eggs over vegetables.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. According to the manager the sous vide is just for reheating. Reheating lamb at 55 °F.
03E-02-5
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
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
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, new bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new bar added at by kitchen entrance. Counter with hand sink and ice bin.
51-14-7
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sinks upstairs and new bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at several places in the restaurant holes in walls or covers missing for electrical outlets.
36-24-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen.
36-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.gaskets soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen.
36-03-4
32
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
74
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rumbas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rumbas on file is from Jun 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Rumbas compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Rumbas most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Rumbas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rumbas 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 Rumbas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rumbas is inspected around three times per year on average.