Costa Eli's Cafe

2655 S Lejeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Passed · Aug 6, 2026 Directions
72
Fair BiteKarma score 72 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 6, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 2 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking, cited 5 times, plus 7 other repeat issues.
  • 6 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 6

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  3. Passed Jan 30

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
    • Minor Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jul 17

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  6. Passed Jan 21

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate

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