FONTANA RESTAURANT

Name: FONTANA RESTAURANT
Address: 1200 ANASTASIA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL, 331346300, US
Rating: 43

1200 ANASTASIA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL 331346300

License #2319410

43 Grade F / 100

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August 27, 2026 · 37 findings · 7 critical

Routine - Food

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FONTANA RESTAURANT in CORAL GABLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 7 critical, 6 major, 24 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt at 69°F, cut melons at 53°F in front counter buffet
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the main hall way dripping water inside the unit
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[08B-01-4] Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard provided at front buffet area. Products are: bagels, bread, yogurt, cut fruits and muffins.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at bread station and other areas of the kitchen.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.in soda station
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all table fans soiled with dust, walking cooler fan covers.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. In pantry station.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to dish machine
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside a hand sink
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by coffee station entrance and other stations throughout the kitchen.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In dishwasher room
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On some areas of the kitchen
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors throughout the kitchen missing grout in most areas, cracked or broken tiles, with food debris between the tiles and some standing water in some areas due to the floor being in disrepair .
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walk in cooler located in the pantry station
[36-34-5] Walk in cooler vents vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In some areas of the kitchen , by dish washing rooms.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones , purses.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at dry cabinet a spray with WD-40 with food. Chef discarded the spray bottle.
[01B-12-4] Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. observed a used water bottle buried in the ice bin used to make drinks. Manager removed bottle and discarded ice
[08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.observed a used water bottle buried in the ice bin used to make drinks. Manager removed bottle and discarded ice
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda station.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees in the kitchen
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in different food storage containers
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout the kitchen not kept in sanitizer solution.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, can opener soiled
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. All throughout the kitchen
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.