How many health inspections has CAFE DEMETRIO had?

CAFE DEMETRIO has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAFE DEMETRIO ever been shut down?

No, CAFE DEMETRIO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CAFE DEMETRIO?

The most frequently cited violations at CAFE DEMETRIO are: Toxic substance control, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?

ALLERGIC REACTIONS: Food allergies affect 32 million Americans. Allergic reactions cause 30,000 emergency room visits and 150-200 deaths annually in the US. Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) can cause anaphylaxis within minutes of exposure. Cross-contact with trace amounts can be fatal. Demonstrate allergen awareness: identify the major food allergens, prevent cross-contact during storage and preparation, accurately communicate ingredient information to customers, train all food handlers on allergen management. Use separate equipment for allergen-free preparation. Clean and sanitize surfaces between allergen and non-allergen food preparation.

CAFE DEMETRIO

300 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CAFE DEMETRIO INC · License: SEA2331370

CAFE DEMETRIO in Coral Gables, FL has 25 inspections on record with 168 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

168Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 26, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Mar 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Nov 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAFE DEMETRIO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAFE DEMETRIO had?: CAFE DEMETRIO has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAFE DEMETRIO ever been shut down?: No, CAFE DEMETRIO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CAFE DEMETRIO?: The most frequently cited violations at CAFE DEMETRIO are: Toxic substance control, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: March 26, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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