COWY BURGER/THE WHITE ELEPHANT
223 NW 23RD STREET, Miami FL 33127 · 305-446-0123
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler drawers. As per operator, product has been there for an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler drawers. As per operator, product has been there for an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cans used to clean aluminum surfaces stored next to clean containers at dry rack area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed can opener blade inside hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed three plastic containers in dry rack shelf with old labels.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near cook line with soiled interior.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth used to clean flat top grill.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth near cook line not stored in sanitary solution.
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled by dishwashing area and kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without washing hands, instructed employee on proper method.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Olimar Perez with no food handler certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled by dishwashing area and kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler kitchen.
Observed No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by dishwasher area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Sauce container stored inside handsink across cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink across cook line, handsink by dry storage area and at handsink by front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Miguel Urbaneta hired for more than 60 days with no food handler certificate.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink across cook line, handsink by dry storage area and at handsink by front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by dishwasher area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces inside hand wash sink located across the cook line. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine and no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near prep station. Operator restocked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near three compartment sink soiled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board located across cook line. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Operator removed products and placed in correct order.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for dish machine. Observed no quaternary test strips for three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two vents located above walk in cooler soiled.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice two buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs of oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the reach in cooler preparation table.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Jan 30, 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 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. Form was provided to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with brown sugar not identified. Operator labeled the container.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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