Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables
Last inspected:
2121 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 199, Coral Gables, FL 33134Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables has accumulated 163 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility was shut down in September 2025 after inspectors found 23 violations including three high-priority issues. Food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and chemical storage account for the top violation categories. Recent pattern shows recurring warnings and callbacks, with the most severe enforcement action occurring in late 2025.
Most recent closure: September 22, 2025 for no handwashing sink.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables: Emergency Closure History (1)
Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables last inspected?
- Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables last shut down?
- Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables was last shut down on September 22, 2025 for no handwashing sink. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables?
- The most frequently cited violations at Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables had?
- Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables find?
- Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables ever been shut down?
- Yes, Al's Coffee Shop in Coral Gables has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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