Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FONTANA RESTAURANT

1200 ANASTASIA AVE · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 331346300

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3441106
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730132
DBPR license2319410

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Front prep table at La Fontana kitchen exhibition. Chef sent prep table for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the Fontana exhibition needs to be replaced. Employee removed cutting table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

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

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn at La Fontana exhibition kitchen. Observed at dishwashing are some issues namely no termination to proper drainage on slop trough and sink basin missing from dish machine pre rinse area.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at garbage are standing water that is creating bad odor plus flies and overall not looking good for the Hotel. The accumulated water apparently is coming from the building's gutters and cleaning of the facility.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at Fontana exhibition kitchen several tiles missing and broken.

#6Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook line.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

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