COOL RUNNINGS CAFE
9977 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33025
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Operator renewed her license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025064902 | Aug 4, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed 1 new employee with no health responsibility information.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in freezer no identified from restaurant food items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor at front line.
Aug 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held at 48F in walk on cooler. Cooked rice stored in walk in cooler from yesterday and did not removed since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 48F in walk on cooler. Cooked rice stored in walk in cooler from yesterday and did not removed since. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken cold held at 47F in walk in cooler. As per operator, raw chicken placed in unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken hot held at 100F at cook line. Per operator, chicken cooked 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 173F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, rice cooked yesterday and transfer to unit more than 24 hours ago.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training certification expired on 06/23/2025
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held at 56F in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice placed in unit from yesterday and didn't remove since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 56F in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice placed in unit from yesterday and didn't remove since. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice and peas stored in walk in cooler. Par operator, rice cooked and placed in walk in cooler more than 24 hours.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. -Observed case with chicken stored on kitchen floor. -Observed case with drinks stored on floor at front line.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in kitchen area.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at male restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler from 07/23/2024. Operator correctly date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in walk in cooler not segregated or identified from restaurant food items.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Operator renewed her license during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 11:00 a.m. no date marked on cooked rice held in walk-in cooler. Per operator, rice cook yesterday before 11:00 a.m.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed an splashed guard needed at hand wash sink at front line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen with water damage.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed various food items stored next to handwash sink at front line. Operator removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with pork stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Samsung microwave.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in kitchen area.
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.