Sospiro Natural Wine Bar

2626 Ponce De Leon Unit 1, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Sospiro Natural Wine Bar, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Coral Gables restaurant, which scores around 68. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

12A-09-4

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

50-17-3

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in freezer.

14-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with vegetables stored on floor. Chef placed items on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen.

10-20-4

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

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container without label.

02D-01-5

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a liter stored on top of ice machine at kitchen.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a glass stored inside hand sink at front bar.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle used for cleaning with vinegar and water but not labeled. Chef wrote the name. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at kitchen's floor a box with paper towels.

25-05-4

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

42-01-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop for salt without handle.

14-01-5

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line the following products out of temperature: beef 46°, Cheese 46°, chicken 46°. Operator discarded the items.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cook line back to iWork, put a new pair of gloves but, no hand wash.

12A-07-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line no working properly.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at cook line container with salt stored under soap dispenser. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-54-4

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Person in charge clean up the debris.

16-21-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted. Kitchen

24-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with broth stored on floor at kitchen.

08B-38-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Feb 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sospiro Natural Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sospiro Natural Wine Bar on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sospiro Natural Wine Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sospiro Natural Wine Bar.

How does Sospiro Natural Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Sospiro Natural Wine Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Sospiro Natural Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sospiro Natural Wine Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sospiro Natural Wine Bar 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 Sospiro Natural Wine Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sospiro Natural Wine Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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