COCOS KITCHEN CARIBBEAN CUISINE

1267 NW 31 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/23/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 14-75-7:Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed hot holding box maximum temperature 125°F.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of apron in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Health Inspector (2025-01-23)
2025-01-23
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 10/22/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Health Inspector (2024-10-22)
2024-10-22
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 10/21/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1

Inspection Details:

  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Incorrect thermometer provided. See notes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: None observed **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-10-21)
2024-10-21
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/17/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Operator states, they are in her car. Not observed during inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Incorrect thermometer provided. See notes. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-09-17)
2024-09-17
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/20/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7

Inspection Details:

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed restroom door completely off hinges and unable to be closed. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top shelf of produce cooler above ready to eat green onions, tomatoes, etc. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop and brooms. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking Proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No Proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three (3) employees, all more than 90 days, none have a current Food Handler Certification. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Health Inspector (2024-08-20)
2024-08-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 3/25/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8635404
2024-03-25
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 3/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Certificate not available for review. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8615102
2024-03-19
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/19/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf above prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in key hen blocked by trash can, mop, brooms, dust pan.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler, chicken, turkey, brown gravy, griot, all prepared more than 24 hours with no date marks. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8516300
2024-02-19
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 10/3/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in cooler above ready to eat produce. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in freezer with accumulation of food debris.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked turkey, chicken, pork made yesterday.
Food Inspector #8390861
2023-10-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).