COOKING QUARTERS
7188 SW 47 ST, Miami FL 33155 · 305-613-3406
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 46 points better than where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live insects crawling on bags of rice inside storage box across from walk in cooler. Employee discarded crawling insects and sanitized bags.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary/chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on food contact shelf located across the cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near front exit with rusted shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near cook line heavily soiled.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing trays with no sanitizer solution. Educated employee, set up properly and sanitized properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of 2 door reach in cooler with old food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat balls and ground chicken thawing in standing water.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer stored soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Employee began removing debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand sink at cook line. Observed valve in disrepair.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf inside 2 door reach in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in floor behind 2 door reach in freezer near hand sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at preparation area.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water with low pressure at hand sink at cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at preparation area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 50ppm. Employee replenished solution with quaternary ammonium. Final reading, 20ppm.
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of household pesticide stored inside hand sink at ware washing area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live insects crawling on bags of rice inside storage box across from walk in cooler. Employee discarded crawling insects and sanitized bags.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor behind reach in freezer near hand sink at ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on hand sink at cook line. cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of food storage box soiled. Employee removed debris.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water with low pressure at hand sink at cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rolling racket stored in front of hand sink at ware washing area. Manager removed racks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of pesticide stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Manager removed item.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor behind reach in freezer near hand sink at ware washing area. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor next to blast chiller. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor near walk in cooler. Employees discarded dead roaches.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on floor between wall and oven at cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at preparation area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed spinach thawing in standing water at preparation sink. Employee turned on cool running water over product.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Employee removed cloths.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 50ppm. Employee replenished solution with quaternary ammonium. Final reading, 20ppm.
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.