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COWY BURGER/THE WHITE ELEPHANT

With 8 documented inspections, COWY BURGER/THE WHITE ELEPHANT in MIAMI has achieved a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

223 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, Florida, 33127
Wynwood
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13455793

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled by dishwashing area and kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - Observed No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwashing area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without washing hands, instructed employee on proper method.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Olimar Perez with no food handler certificate.

9/11/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13455452

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**

7/8/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10900497

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by dishwasher area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near walk in cooler.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Sauce container stored inside handsink across cook line.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink across cook line, handsink by dry storage area and at handsink by front counter.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Miguel Urbaneta hired for more than 60 days with no food handler certificate.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink across cook line, handsink by dry storage area and at handsink by front counter.

1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

3 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near three compartment sink soiled.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board located across cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces inside hand wash sink located across the cook line. Operator removed. 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 for dish machine and no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near prep station. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

8/22/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two vents located above walk in cooler soiled.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice two buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs of oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Operator removed products and placed in correct order. 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 strips for dish machine. Observed no quaternary test strips for three compartment sink.

6/6/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8601916

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the reach in cooler preparation table.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

1/30/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8344800

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with brown sugar not identified. Operator labeled the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

12/6/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8316716

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(892 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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