Skinny Louie

153 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Skinny Louie eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Coral Gables restaurant scene, where the average is 68, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at prep area went outside with cleaning tools, went back to work. When was about to change gloves, was required to first wash hands. That happened at prep area at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line, unit with gaskets and handle soiled.

23-24-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By grill station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

36-02-5

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Location offers burger custom made/ partially cooked/ medium rare/ fully cooked. No consumer advisory posted. Consumer advisory provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, slime or dust. Gaskets must be clean.

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By grill station.

36-02-5

May 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand wash sink removed from front counter area right beside reach in cooler for different sauces. **Warning**

31A-07-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

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. Provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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. Provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front counter( by the window) **Warning**

23-24-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolerat front area. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Apr 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, prep area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Cook line.

38-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet for three compartment sink.

29-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skinny Louie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skinny Louie on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skinny Louie?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Skinny Louie.

How does Skinny Louie compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Skinny Louie most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Skinny Louie's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Skinny Louie have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Skinny Louie 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 Skinny Louie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skinny Louie is inspected around two times per year on average.

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