LORETTA & THE BUTCHER

Name: LORETTA & THE BUTCHER
Address: 3195 COMMODORE PLAZA, COCONUT GROVE, FL, 33133, US
Rating: 36.2

3195 COMMODORE PLAZA, COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133

License #2317971

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36.2 Grade F / 100

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LORETTA & THE BUTCHER in COCONUT GROVE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 38 total violations — 6 critical, 3 major, 29 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on March 11, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on March 13, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Inspection History

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Emergency Order Callback Complied
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at dish washing area and walk in cooler area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer.

Emergency order recommended
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed tongs stored on hand sink splash guard.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at cook line hand sink. Operator provided.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area.
[22-41-4] 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator began to change container.
[10-01-5] 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 container of sugar at dry storage area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at dish washing area and walk in cooler area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked ground beef stored on floor under prep table cooling. Operator removed and stored into counter.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table cutting board.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach walking across open kitchen floor. Observed 3 live roaches coming out of paper towel dispenser above cook line hand sink. Observed 10+ live roaches behind wooden shelves plank attached to wall above prep table. Observed 1 live roach crawl out of trash can. Observed 1 live roaches crawling out of wall outlet box in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches crawling out of wall covering above entrance of kitchen.

Warning Issued
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for utensils at cook line stored in water of 87F.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table cutting board.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager available.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on cutting board at prep table.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen, place gloves then begin to plate Cesar salad onto plate without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vents throughout.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored on top shelf at kitchen prep table.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken and beef stored over containers of fries in walk in cooler.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator began to clean during inspection.

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