The Plaza Coral Gables Pool Bar Kitchen

2950 Coconut Grove Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Plaza Coral Gables Pool Bar Kitchen has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Coral Gables sits at 68, putting The Plaza Coral Gables Pool Bar Kitchen on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-5
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
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen table.
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 mahi thawing in commercial ROP with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, staff removed from packaging, as chef was out for less than two hours. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed working containers at dishwasher machine area.
36-27-5
78
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and tongs in standing water 68 at bar.
10-07-4
95
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw burger patties over cut lettuce inside Walk in cooler. Chef stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored inside ware washing area. Chef stored them correctly in order to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front of cook line. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Oct 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Plaza Coral Gables Pool Bar Kitchen last inspected?

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

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

The Plaza Coral Gables Pool Bar Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has The Plaza Coral Gables Pool Bar Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Plaza Coral Gables Pool Bar Kitchen 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 Pool Bar Kitchen inspected?

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