MR COBBS BBQ
20601 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33169 · 786.326.3110
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (76F - Cold Holding); ribs (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed back in reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet potatoes in the reach in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed items cooling in the reach in cooler with lids on top. Educated operator how to properly cool items down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fries cutter with old food debris. Observed reach in
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple lids with cracks on it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
White cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato slicers with old food debris. Observed storage shelves with accumulated debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers throughout the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and scoops in standing water of 107F. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in flip top reach in cooler.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry cutter with old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths not in a sanitation bucket.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (76F - Cold Holding); ribs (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed back in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry cutter with old food debris.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 76F at the 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 76F.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons in standing water at 83F at the front counter. Operator removed water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths not in a sanitation bucket.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at the reach in cooler. Observed hood filters with grease accumulated.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various cooked foods. Manager rearranged.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans of ketchup being stored on floor in kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interior of white chest reach in freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
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.