COOK UP MIAMI
131 26 ST, Miami Beach FL 33140
Last inspected Sep 23, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw bacon inside reach in cooler. Person in charge inverted the storage order.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside the ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop on the top of the ice machine. Manager sent it to 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw bacon inside reach in cooler. Person in charge inverted the storage order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located in the kitchen. Person in charge started emptying the machine for cleaning.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the stove oven.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath the 3CS
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above beef inside reach in freezer, food items re not commercially packaged. Person in charge inverted the storage order.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade towel used to keep the humidity of some herbs as parsley and cilantro.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath the 3CS.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some products in plastic containers without labels. Person in charge labeled them ( salt, pepper, mix salt pepper, msg)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 4 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self- closing doors.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical substance stored inside plastic spray bottle with no label.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris inside the microwave.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device disconnected.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.