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COOPER PLACE

22700 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33194

Last inspected Apr 24, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024

□ 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
Licence2302330
Grade history
FEB 24
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6+rodent droppings inside a small oven in the kitchen, located next to the grill at cook line. Manager stated that this oven has never been used. Operator removed the oven from the kitchen stored it outside.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $640

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2015013958Feb 13, 2015Apr 23, 2015$640

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Observed some ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6+rodent droppings inside a small oven in the kitchen, located next to the grill at cook line. Manager stated that this oven has never been used. Operator removed the oven from the kitchen stored it outside.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed some ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Feb 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple Sink (Quaternary +400ppm).
High priority/41-18-4
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Intermediate/27-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching bread crumbs.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed outside bathroom sink missing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed freezer gaskets soiled in storage area.
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach in cooler at the front counter.
Basic/21-44-1

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.