FONTANA RESTAURANT
1200 ANASTASIA AVE · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 331346300
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (62F – Cold at drawer reach in cooler under grill, as per chef less than 4 hours, chef moved product into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener several soiled cut boards at different preparation tables all throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink area.
01C-07-4Intermediate – Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed 3 different fresh clams batches commingled at front kitchen Drawer Reach-in coolers.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to soda dispenser machine rear kitchen.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice serving scoops in standing water, coached staff to maintain running water at all times. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled at dessert station.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed across from 3 compartment sink area and by dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:18 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.