COCO BEACH
960 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 331395013
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed three small flies insects landing on top of veggie burger inside drawer under griddle.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster stored next to cooked ribs inside reach in coolers across frying station. Observed raw burger stored over cooked vegetables inside reach in cooler across the grill.
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed three small flies insects landing on top of veggie burger inside drawer under griddle.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinated raw chicken (56F – Cold Holding). As per operator was prepared the day before.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinated raw chicken (56F – Cold Holding). As per operator was prepared the day before.
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed marinara sauce (76F – Hot Holding). Operator started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed several Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and not properly date marked after opening.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed The dishwasher racks are soiled with a mold like substance buildup. Observed soda gun nozzle with accumulation of mold- like residue at bar area.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chemical test strip for quaternary sanitizer solution or chlorine sanitizer solution at time of inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing located at bar area.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located at bar area. Observed no soap at handwashing sink located at outside bar.
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 Marinated raw chicken (56F – Cold Holding). More than 24 hours not date marked after prepared.
Basic 13
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top of oven inside kitchen.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer machine with zero ppm. Ecolab arrived and fixed dishwasher machine and corrected reading at 100ppm.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of prep table.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed failed or missing gaskets on all kitchen reach-in coolers, with some with external locks utilized in place of functional, self-closing doors.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris and dirt observed along floor-wall junctures throughout the kitchen, dishwasher area, bar area, and inside the walk-in cooler, where food debris was also noted on the floor.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon oil container on the floor next to oven. Observed fruit pulp stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wiping cloth under white cutting board at prep table across cooking line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at handwashing sink at bar area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at all reach in coolers located inside kitchen. Observed buildup of soil residue and food particles on the floor of multiple reach-in coolers. Also observed soiled with heavy grease between kitchen reach in coolers. Observed soiled gasket at walk in cooler. Observed soiled counter under coffee station at bar area.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of paper napkins stored on the floor inside office storage with a reach in freezer also inside.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 20 individual bag of commercially ROP salmon inside reach in cooler being thawed improperly inside ROP bag. Coached employee. As per operator was removed from walk in freezer in the morning. Salmon was removed from ROP bag.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at the back door of three compartment sink. Also observed soiled wall at bar area next to frozen margarita mix.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:08 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.