THE COCINITA MIAMI
THE COCINITA MIAMI maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
70 Southeast 5th Street
Miami, Florida, 33131
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/20/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13640492
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/26/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13540685
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 5 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler not working in the main kitchen area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the dish washer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Main kitchen area.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Main kitchen area, hand washing sink: pipe underneath not connected (broke)
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Main kitchen area, hand washing sink: pipe underneath not connected (broke)
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at hand washing sink by the cookline.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NRFSP, Employee: Gisela Bargueiras expired 2/9/26;
10/6/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10924140
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 4 basic
- 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
2/11/2025· 1y 2mo ago
4 int, 2 basic
- 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.
7/17/2024· 1y 9mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 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.
2/14/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8527470
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 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.
10/16/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8373834
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 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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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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