Punto Criollo in Coral Gables
Last inspected:
262 Andalusia Av, Coral Gables, FL 33134Punto Criollo in Coral Gables has accumulated 168 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $680 in fines, with the largest penalty at $320. Fire safety inspections documented two violations in 2016: a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone and another extinguisher blocked by a garbage can. The restaurant's top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and employee health policies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Punto Criollo in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Punto Criollo in Coral Gables: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $680.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021009814 | $160.00 | Feb 17, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2019017762 | $320.00 | Feb 25, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2016038958 | $200.00 | Jul 19, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Punto Criollo in Coral Gables: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Insp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending
Inspector Observation: Observed: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Punto Criollo in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Punto Criollo in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Punto Criollo in Coral Gables last inspected?
- Punto Criollo in Coral Gables was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Punto Criollo in Coral Gables?
- The most frequently cited violations at Punto Criollo in Coral Gables are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Punto Criollo in Coral Gables had?
- Punto Criollo in Coral Gables has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Punto Criollo in Coral Gables find?
- Punto Criollo in Coral Gables was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Punto Criollo in Coral Gables ever been shut down?
- No, Punto Criollo in Coral Gables has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Punto Criollo in Coral Gables had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Punto Criollo in Coral Gables has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Punto Criollo in Coral Gables faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Punto Criollo in Coral Gables has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $680.00 in fines.
- How much has Punto Criollo in Coral Gables been fined?
- Punto Criollo in Coral Gables has been fined a total of $680.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Punto Criollo in Coral Gables operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Substantial (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).
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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