COTOLETTA
3206 GRAND AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored over cubes or Parmesan cheese at reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with form via email. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink in kitchen blocked by prep table and chest reach in freezer. **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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 establishment unable to provide proof of certified manager. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for quaternary and chlorine solutions. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 employee present engaging in food preparation with no certified manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment unable to provide proof of food handlers training. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with form via email. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for trays of cooked pasta, tiramisu, breaded veal in reach in coolers. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar at kitchen prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and pans stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee meals stored on top of veal in reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets and fort handles torn/ missing at reach in coolers throughout. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form via email. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.