Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COTOLETTA

3206 GRAND AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3637065
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13624294
DBPR license2334314

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and pans stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets and fort handles torn/ missing at reach in coolers throughout. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.