Passion Coffee in Coral Gables

Last inspected:

100 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Overview

Passion Coffee in Coral Gables operated without a valid food permit as of August 2025. An FDACS focused inspection on August 1, 2025 found the establishment operating with an expired permit; the inspector noted that restroom unavailability was due to plumbing repairs at an adjacent property. The facility had prior permitting violations in April 2023, when an inspection documented unlabeled prepackaged cookies at the retail counter (corrected on site by removal), and a May 2023 follow-up inspection found no violations but resulted in an administrative complaint for failure to post a closure notice. Permit renewal can be completed online at foodpermit.fdacs.gov or by contacting FDACS at 850-245-5520.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Passion Coffee in Coral Gables: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: LOURDES CHANTEZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited establishment to follow up on Request #5135541. The issue described regarding Request #5135541 was addressed with the person in charge during the visit/inspection. Due to plumbing repairs on next door establishment, restrooms are temporarily unavailable to clients until repairs are finished and inspected by the City. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To obtain a food permit, contact the business center at 850-245-5520.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MAGALY

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Administrative Complaint - Posting Closed for Operation Sign. Visited the establishment to follow up on Request# 5096723

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 5 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Counter: Prepackaged cookies not labeled. COS: Cookies removed from counter x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Prep area: Bottle of honey, not labeled. COS: bottle labeled. x
2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Prep area: Employee handling food wearing a watch. o
3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)
Prep area: Wet wiping cloths stored on counter between use. COS: Cloth removed. x
99 Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o

Passion Coffee in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Passion Coffee in Coral Gables last inspected?
Passion Coffee in Coral Gables was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 1, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Passion Coffee in Coral Gables had?
Passion Coffee in Coral Gables has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Passion Coffee in Coral Gables find?
Passion Coffee in Coral Gables was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 1, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
Has Passion Coffee in Coral Gables had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Passion Coffee in Coral Gables has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Passion Coffee in Coral Gables?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Passion Coffee in Coral Gables are: 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11.

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