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COOK UP MIAMI

131 26 ST, Miami Beach FL 33140

Last inspected Sep 23, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2337256
Grade history
SEP 23
JUN 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/08A-20-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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.
High priority/08A-20-5
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the stove oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath the 3CS
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 23, 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
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.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade towel used to keep the humidity of some herbs as parsley and cilantro.
Basic/21-05-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath the 3CS.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
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)
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self- closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical substance stored inside plastic spray bottle with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris inside the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device disconnected.
Basic/32-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.