DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TU COCINITA CATERING

2430 W 8 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841179

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10768951

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk-in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the hand sink located at the ware washing room. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches inside cabinet underneath of hand sink located near preparation area. At the time of the inspection At the time of the inspection establishment prepared food for HSP accounts and are ready to deliver them. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler floor. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed delivery van milk (55°F - Cold Holding). inside delivery vehicle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed delivery van milk (55°F - Cold Holding). inside delivery vehicle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8644541

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592191

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed delivery van chicken nuggets (122F - Hot Holding); second tray chicken nuggets (119F - Hot Holding); hot holding box chicken nuggets (124F - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed delivery van chicken nuggets (122F - Hot Holding); second tray chicken nuggets (119F - Hot Holding); hot holding box chicken nuggets (124F - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591607

  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 double doors unused reach in cooler, unused stove in preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522018

  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly catch device over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on the walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly sit. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Observed 3 dead flies on preparation table.** Admin Complaint
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sliced packages of turkey inside prep sink, turkey (solid frozenF - Cold Holding); turkey (41°F - Cold Holding). Operator placed the turkey inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 double doors unused reach in cooler, unused stove in preparation area. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hot holding box chicken patties (128°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box. Observed delivery truck; first truck milk (47°F - Cold Holding) also observed cut water melon (55°F - Cold Holding) prepared from last night as per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Delivery truck; first truck milk (47°F - Cold Holding), also observed cut water melon (55°F - Cold Holding) prepared from last night as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding box chicken patties (128°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521273

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339068

  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk cooler milk. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed first van cooked pastas (108°F - Hot Holding); white rice (115°F - Hot Holding); black beans (118°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (114°F - Hot Holding), located next to hot holding box inside the van. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed first van cooked pastas (108°F - Hot Holding); white rice (115°F - Hot Holding); black beans (118°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (114°F - Hot Holding), located next to hot holding box inside the van. Admin Complaint