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CALISTA TAVERNA

150 GIRALDA AVE · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406389
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8553416
DBPR license2332848

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting boards need to be sanitized. Observed food containers soiled.

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#5Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Hood.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior for cooking equipment's

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe broken at sanitizer dispenser.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.