DANIEL'S MIAMI
1500 SAN IGNACIO AVE, Coral Gables, FL, 33146
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 5, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (16)
- 22-41-4Critical
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at main dish machine, Dishwasher(Chlorine 10ppm). Operator began to replace empty container. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 29-45-4Critical
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed spray hose attached to handwashing sink at dish washing area.
High Priority
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed none at mop sink with splitter added.
High Priority
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, mashed potatoes (50F - Cooling). As per label from 8/4/26. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on prep shelf at dessert station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at dessert area reach in freezer.
Basic
- 10-12-5Corrected on site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at service hallway ice machine stoned on box of trash can liner boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-17-4Corrected on site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between coolers at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, containers of steaks and asparagus stored uncovered. Observed at dessert station reach in cooler, containers of ice cream and gelatos stored uncovered.
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
Basic
- 51-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed not secured at coffee prep station of kitchen.
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front line waiter station hand sink used as dump sink with evidence of coffee dumped inside. Operator cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 24-27-4Corrected on site
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front line waiter station container of sauce dishes stored next to hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 06-09-2RepeatCorrected on site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler frozen packages of mahi placed to begin thawing. Operator began to remove fishes from packaging to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees energy drink can stored on cook line shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.