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COOL RUNNINGS CAFE

COOL RUNNINGS CAFE has 6 health inspections on file for its MIRAMAR location, with an overall rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

9977 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, Florida, 33025
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481578

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in freezer no identified from restaurant food items.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor at front line.
  • 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 1 new employee with no health responsibility information.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889242

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held at 48F in walk on cooler. Cooked rice stored in walk in cooler from yesterday and did not removed since.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 48F in walk on cooler. Cooked rice stored in walk in cooler from yesterday and did not removed since. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken cold held at 47F in walk in cooler. As per operator, raw chicken placed in unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken hot held at 100F at cook line. Per operator, chicken cooked 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 173F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, rice cooked yesterday and transfer to unit more than 24 hours ago. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training certification expired on 06/23/2025

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with chicken stored on kitchen floor. -Observed case with drinks stored on floor at front line.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in kitchen area.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held at 56F in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice placed in unit from yesterday and didn't remove since.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 56F in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice placed in unit from yesterday and didn't remove since. See stop sale.
  • 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 no date marked on cooked rice and peas stored in walk in cooler. Par operator, rice cooked and placed in walk in cooler more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in walk in cooler not segregated or identified from restaurant food items.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at male restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 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 no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler from 07/23/2024. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518700

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Operator renewed her license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom.
  • 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 at 11:00 a.m. no date marked on cooked rice held in walk-in cooler. Per operator, rice cook yesterday before 11:00 a.m.

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346173

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen with water damage. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed various food items stored next to handwash sink at front line. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with pork stored on walk-in cooler floor.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Samsung microwave. Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in kitchen area.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed an splashed guard needed at hand wash sink at front line.