COSME CAFE
8390 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment/shelves. Observed shelves under equipments with soiled.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored in a dirty shelf.
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed sandwich cooler condensation disposed on a pan.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair not in use.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments with soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored in the front counter floor. Operator put water on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the white reach in freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in front of the three compartment sink, observed under flat grill with heavy soiled. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee drink inside of the reach in freezer
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rusted.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container located in the front counter area not covered.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Top of equipment soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on top of the hood system with heavy soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, beans containers not labeled, sugar container located in the front counter area not labeled. Employee labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of the back area hand washing sink.Employee removed garbage can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed can opener inside of the front counter hand washing sink. Operator removed can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the front counter hand washing sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 18 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 5 dead roaches in glue trap underneath food storage at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed 5 dead roaches in glue trap underneath food storage at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen, ware washing area, and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen, ware washing area, and front counter. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on fridge with knife. Observed employee phone stored on shelf with bag of rice. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table at sandwich area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed employee phone stored on preparation table at sandwich area. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles crack at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed floor tiles cracked at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves across from three compartment sink with rust. Also observed interior of microwave with rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed reach in cooler shelves across from three compartment sink with rust. Also observed interior of microwave with rust. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled at front counter and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled at front counter and cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in non food grade bag in reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in non food grade bag in reach in freezer near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificate for cook not complete. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed employee training certificate for cook not complete. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
10
Basic
16
Total
33
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 5 dead roaches in glue trap underneath food storage at cook line. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen, ware washing area, and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on fridge with knife. Observed employee phone stored on shelf with bag of rice. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table at sandwich area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food employees preparing food and conducting manual ware washing not wearing hair restraints. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cigarette buds and bottle caps on floor underneath display cooler at front counter. Observed floor heavily soiled with old food debris near stove and fryers. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles crack at cook line. Warning
- 22-15-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 107F. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cook line soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of rice, beans, and salt containers soiled with food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves across from three compartment sink with rust. Also observed interior of microwave with rust. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor near office. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain in handwashing sink near three compartment sink. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build up of old food debris between oven and wall. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled at front counter and cook line. Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch face and then picked up spatula at cook line. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook washing dishes and then handled clean dishes no handwash. Observed food employee handling phone and then touched raw chicken. No handwash. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with cook and provided hand washing and glove handout. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cook washing and rinsing plates and utensils. No sanitizing step. Coached employee on proper manual ware washing. Employee set up three compartment sink. Employee is aware that plates and utensils must be sanitized before use. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with old food debris. Advised person in charge to sanitize probe thermometer. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in non food grade bag in reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken store over raw beef stored in non food grade bag in reach in freezer near office area. Employee rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and pizza dough at reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Yolanda Bormey 07-23-19 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed meat mallet and holster soiled with old food debris. Employee removed some debris. Observed oven mitts heavily soiled with old food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by garbage cans at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed food employee Javida Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter. Warning
- 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. Observed food employee Javida hired more than 60 days. No proof of employee training. 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 pots of soup at reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. As per cook, products were prepared two days prior. Warning
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificate for cook not complete. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 33 total violations (7 high priority, 10 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fryer baskets in disrepair.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed near 3 compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath grill heavily soiled with old food debris.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
- 29-13-4:Basic - Observed condensation hose from reach in cooler leading into metal container at front counter.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lamp stored in hand sink at front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
11
Basic
14
Total
29
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.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed next to the fryer area and at bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed at preparation at front counter
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach inside sliding door reach in cooler at front counter. Manager removed dead roach and sanitized reach in cooler. Observed dead roach underneath shelves across from cookline, employee removed dead roach.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee labeled cooler.corrected onsite.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on reach in freezer. Observed employee phone on preparation table at cook line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food employees preparing sandwiches and chicken not wearing hair restraint.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back preparation area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw Beef thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink, Discussed proper thawing procedure with employee and employee turn cool running water.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Raw Beef stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over croquettes at reach in cooler across from ware washing area. Employee rearranged product. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw eggs at reach in cooler across from ware washing area. Coached employee on proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed mozzarella cheese (71F) cold holding at room temperature at preparation area, as per manager for 2 hours. Manager placed product inside reach in cooler. Observed Beef Soup (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink, as per employee product was left out at room temperature for 2 hours . Repeat Violation
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of maximum cold holding temperatures, coached employee on temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at where washing area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter and washing area
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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., printed and provided health agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.Observed establishment offers under cooked eggs on the Menu. Printed and provided consumer advisory sign and manager posted on wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 beef soup with no date marking. As per employee beef soup was prepared on the previous day.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 80 F - 83 F at hand sinks at front counter and dish washing area ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 29 total violations (4 high priority, 11 intermediate, 14 basic).