Life Time
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
78
Score
Life Time, located at 237 S Dixie Hwy in Coral Gables, FL, had its most recent inspection on February 11, 2026, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified one major and three minor violations, including issues with food storage and cleanliness of utensils. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across eleven scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to walk in blocked by storage cart. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed prep trays stored on top of reach in cooler uncovered/not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area, bags of chops stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of protein powders at front counter prep area stored uncovered with no active preparation taking place. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
78
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler storage rack an open container of raw chicken stored over trays for thawing beef. Operator removed and stored onto lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen used as dump sink either evidence of food remnants inside. Operator cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Alvaro Cabrera 4/26/25.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink soap dispenser in dish washing area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter self serve utensils not stored handle first. Operator began to store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal water bottle and cellphone stored on prep counter on top of box of open plastic wrap. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at floors in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter lobby reach in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen prep line shelf, single serve plates not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of protein powders at front counter prep area stored uncovered with no active preparation taking place.
08B-12-5
45
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: At the time of callback inspection still observed no measuring device**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator diluted the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread in standing reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice bucket stored on handwashing sink in kitchen area. Also observed multiple spray bottles stored on the side of handwashing sink in dish washing area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 154). Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until technician fixes the dishwasher. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle in container of coffee grounds in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 74F on table next to cook line. Operator discarded the water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sign not attached/ not visible at handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front line under service window soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container on drying rack in dishwashing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of coconut flakes with no label at prep table across from walk in cooler. **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed at time of inspection person in charge unable to locate any manager certifications. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a box of beverage sweetener stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer. Observed at ice cream chest freezer at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of dry rice at storage area. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observ ed gaskets soiled at cook line as well as at front counter reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior soiled at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line steel wall soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above sauces located in the left reach in cooler opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with copy of procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal test strips, non reversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned drinks stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed for simple salmon dish located in the self serve reach in cooler. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of merrychef oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
47
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing sorbet stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Observed boxes containing potato chips stored on the floor by the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bacon in the refrigerator. The operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of lemon stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
82
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