The Plaza Coral Gables

2950 Coconut Grove Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Other

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Plaza Coral Gables has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Clean glasses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The Plaza Coral Gables' latest score of 58 falls below the Coral Gables average of 68. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

12A-09-4

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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener with heavy soil.

22-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Observed handwashing faucet, not working properly kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

29-09-4

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (57F - Cold Holding); sweet plantain (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line area, as per staff for less than 4 hours, staff placed towel back more ice and water in the cold bath to lower temperature.

03A-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed chlorine sanitizer auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish portions thawing in ROP bags bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, staff removed fish from the bags. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC returns soiled/dusted over kitchen hall area.

36-34-5

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container with cooked pork with mold-like growth inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-07-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at bar. Employee started to fix the dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-06-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers at ware washing area.

16-46-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked yuca inside Walk in freezer. Chef stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer advisory sign to Operator. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by beer Walk in cooler. Operator secured them. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces box stored on dry storage floor. Chef removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside Bar. Chef removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container stored inside dry storage. Chef labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside peanuts container inside Bar. Chef removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Oct 18, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Plaza Coral Gables last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Plaza Coral Gables on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Plaza Coral Gables?

Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Plaza Coral Gables.

How does The Plaza Coral Gables compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

The Plaza Coral Gables most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has The Plaza Coral Gables' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Plaza Coral Gables have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Plaza Coral Gables 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 The Plaza Coral Gables inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Plaza Coral Gables is inspected around two times per year on average.

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