THE COCINITA MIAMI
THE COCINITA MIAMI maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
70 Southeast 5th Street
Miami, Florida, 33131
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924140
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed kitchen shelves solid throughout.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 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. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 2/11/2025
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 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.
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Inspection Date: 7/17/2024
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean kitchen walls where is needed.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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.
Inspection Date: 2/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527470
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All kitchen shelves.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains at 50 f in front cooking line less then 2 hours off temperature kitchen employee placed plantains inside RIC. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Inspection Date: 10/16/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373834
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to most kitchen coolers.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen employees. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Household cleaning items inside employees hand wash sink next to mop sink.
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★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(926 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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