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COTOITA

550 NW 1 AVE STE 240-C8, Miami FL 33136

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2338423
Grade history
MAY 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed most prepare food, exceed 7 days after preparation.
High priority/02C-01-5
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed most kitchen employees not changing gloves as needed.
High priority/12A-09-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener with heavy accumulation of food.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of food on floor inside walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork being thawed in room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
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May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed most kitchen workers, not changing gloves often when changing task.
High priority/12A-09-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soil kitchens can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of tomatoes and floor inside walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 10, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, observed wearing watches while working with food.
Basic/13-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of produce and kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen staff wearing watches during Food preparation.
Basic/13-07-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish equipment.
Basic/36-27-5
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1

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.