COCOS KITCHEN CARIBBEAN CUISINE
1267 NW 31 AVE, Lauderhill FL 33311
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, Chicken and Tilapia marinated 25-36 hours prior. No date marks.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in poor repair (44F). Cooler only functional for uncut produce. Operator will call for service and move food to alternative coolers until repaired.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 200 ppm chlorine (too strong) Operator corrected (reduced) to 100 ppm.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for 3 culinary staff, Rose Guerline Etienne, Jean Alexis, Miraline Saint Jean.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of apron in sink. Operator removed.
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed hot holding box maximum temperature 125°F.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Sep 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top shelf of produce cooler above ready to eat green onions, tomatoes, etc. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop and brooms.
Manager or person in charge lacking Proof of food manager certification.
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. Observed three (3) employees, all more than 90 days, none have a current Food Handler Certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed restroom door completely off hinges and unable to be closed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in key hen blocked by trash can, mop, brooms, dust pan.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler, chicken, turkey, brown gravy, griot, all prepared more than 24 hours with no date marks. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf above prep table.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked turkey, chicken, pork made yesterday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in cooler above ready to eat produce. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in freezer with accumulation of food debris.
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.