COCINA CAFE EXPRESS
COCINA CAFE EXPRESS has 5 health inspections on file for its MELBOURNE location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 369
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521649
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In walk in freezer, coating is flacking on freezer ceiling above packaged food. One box of frozen pastries directly under the flacking paint. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose is missing backflow prevention. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker filters have no dates listed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13519473
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance in back upper wall of ice machine in kitchen.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Upper shelf in kitchen storage rack has cardboard lining the shelf to store spices. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In walk in freezer, coating is flacking on freezer ceiling above packaged food. One box of frozen pastries directly under the flacking paint.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins above triple sink has wet nesting between each stackable container.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ice bucket not inverted or protected from debris.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Adobo, flour, and spice stored not covered. Cook covered them with lids. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork and fish over case bananas in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and shell eggs over cooked pasta and potatoes. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table near front pass through window: milk, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes 45f cold holding Make table across from triple sink slice ham and sliced cheeses 45f cold holding. Unsliced ham and unsliced cheese 45f cold holding
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table near front pass through window: milk, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes 45f cold holding Make table across from triple sink slice ham and sliced cheeses 45f cold holding. Unsliced ham, unsliced cheese 45f cold holding Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork on serving line 118f hot holding. Operator took back to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose is missing backflow prevention.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory not posted for potential egg yolks on burger.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker filters have no dates listed.
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