What is Costa Elis Cafe's health inspection score?

Costa Elis Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Costa Elis Cafe last inspected?

Costa Elis Cafe was last inspected on January 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Costa Elis Cafe have?

Costa Elis Cafe has 26 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Costa Elis Cafe safe to eat at?

Costa Elis Cafe has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Costa Elis Cafe serve?

Costa Elis Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Costa Elis Cafe

Name: Costa Elis Cafe
Address: 2655 S LEJEUNE RD, Coral Gables, 33134
Rating: 56

2655 S LEJEUNE RD, Coral Gables

Last Inspected: 1/30/2026

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American•Coral Gables

Ranked #268 of 334 in Coral GablesBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 30, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (56/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Routine - Food2 Routine

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperatureRisk Factor−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21Food time/temperature record missing−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40Dumpster area not clean−2

Base deductions−17 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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