Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables
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4825 Sw 8 St, Coral Gables, FL 33134Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables has 20 inspections on record dating from 2015 to December 2025, with a total of 167 violations averaging 8.4 violations per inspection — substantially higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Recurring violations included handwashing procedure failures (cited in at least 5 inspections), approved food source violations (cited in 8 inspections), and time-as-control violations (cited in 4 inspections). Additional high-priority violations documented across the record include employee health reporting failures, shell stock requirement violations, and chemical storage violations. Fire safety violations involving blocked marked exits and exit doors obstructed by furniture were cited in 2016 and 2015. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 resulted in 12 violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-03-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 46-03-4 · Warning Issued
Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables last inspected?
- Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables are: Proper ventilation, Approved food source, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables had?
- Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables find?
- Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- Has Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cafe Cantante Restaurant in Coral Gables operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Miami Fusion Cuisine (2015-2016).
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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).
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