CALISTA TAVERNA

Name: CALISTA TAVERNA
Address: 150 GIRALDA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL, 33134, US
Rating: 42

150 GIRALDA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

License #2332848

42 Grade F / 100

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April 15, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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CALISTA TAVERNA in CORAL GABLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 90 total violations — 9 critical, 18 major, 63 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By kitchen entrance.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop located on top of soiled ice machine. Manager removed scoop.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. For units at front counter.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at cook line.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at kit need more hand washing before gloves change.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used on food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above dishwashing area. Approximately three tiles missing and also observed utility lines exposed. Time extension was given for previous inspections and is still in disrepair.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored inverted or in protected manner.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen equipment. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and lamb placed in a bucket of water on the floor. Operator placed them off the floor and placed in walk in cooler to continue to thaw.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher soiled with debris.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employees changing tasks, no hand washing, no gloves changing.
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed no certificates for employee training. Manager filled out certificates to be completed in front of me.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwashing station.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, cel, over prep area at kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Freezer at cook line with door loose.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kitchen, cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of equipments.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employees changing tasks, no hand washing, no gloves changing.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting boards.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46°F, soft cheese 46° F. Chef transferred items to walk in cooler.
[02A-04-4] Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location.
[27-24-5] Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Front bar.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Location is recently selling oysters .
[05-10-4] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
[02A-01-4] 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.