COSME CAFE
8390 BIRD RD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Raw Beef stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over croquettes at reach in cooler across from ware washing area. Employee rearranged product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw eggs at reach in cooler across from ware washing area. Coached employee on proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed mozzarella cheese (71F) cold holding at room temperature at preparation area, as per manager for 2 hours. Manager placed product inside reach in cooler. Observed Beef Soup (55F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink, as per employee product was left out at room temperature for 2 hours . **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 11
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of maximum cold holding temperatures, coached employee on temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at where washing area.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter and washing area
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., printed and provided health agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Observed establishment offers under cooked eggs on the Menu. Printed and provided consumer advisory sign and manager posted on wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 beef soup with no date marking. As per employee beef soup was prepared on the previous day.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 80 F – 83 F at hand sinks at front counter and dish washing area ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed next to the fryer area and at bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed at preparation at front counter
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach inside sliding door reach in cooler at front counter. Manager removed dead roach and sanitized reach in cooler. Observed dead roach underneath shelves across from cookline, employee removed dead roach.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee labeled cooler.corrected onsite.
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 bag on reach in freezer. Observed employee phone on preparation table at cook line.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food employees preparing sandwiches and chicken not wearing hair restraint.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back preparation area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw Beef thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink, Discussed proper thawing procedure with employee and employee turn cool running water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:22 PM.
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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.