COCINA CAFE EXPRESS
1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 369
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10836590
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with oil - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722878
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks chained to each other but not secured to wall or rack. Manager chained tanks to rack Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with oil
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice under prep table- labeled by staff Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in cooler- Raw beef and chicken over unwashed vegetables- educated operator and provided safe food storage handouts
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. octopus salad 50 F - cold holding; potato salad 46 F - cold holding; macaroni salad 46 F - cold holding; seafood salad 50 F - cold holding; chimichuri sauce 60 F - cold holding; all items made today at 10:30am found at 12:30pm operators placed on ice or in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states octopus salad When asked to see packaging for octopus inspector was shown box stating "frozen wild caught squid- octopus style" Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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. Warning
Inspection Date: 11/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8843358
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dust on on dice machine
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter over stove missing. Moved and put in place by manager Corrected On-Site