COCINITA MIAMI
500 BRICKELL AVENUE, Miami FL 33131 · 786.380.7281
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022009252 | Jan 7, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | $160 |
| 1--2014046048 | Oct 1, 2014 | Jan 9, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce at a temperature of 49 f in the make line station. cook placed bags of ice on the product to lower the temperature., to below 41 f
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean all kitchen cutting boards, from mold like substance.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen work table.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of food on kitchen floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Clean interior of all kitchen coolers inside, from food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean dirty kitchen walls where is needed. Food spills
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No hot running water at hand washing sink by the cookline.
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. NRFSP, Employee: Gisela Bargueiras expired 2/9/26;
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler not working in the main kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By the dish washer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Main kitchen area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Main kitchen area, hand washing sink: pipe underneath not connected (broke)
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Main kitchen area, hand washing sink: pipe underneath not connected (broke)
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed kitchen shelves solid throughout.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean kitchen walls where is needed.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains at 50 f in front cooking line less then 2 hours off temperature kitchen employee placed plantains inside RIC.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All kitchen shelves.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen employees.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Household cleaning items inside employees hand wash sink next to mop sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to most kitchen coolers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.