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Cooking Crib (The)

6960 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33150
American
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cooking Crib (The) six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Cooking Crib (The)'s 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to mixer. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing next to employee bathroom sink soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser under preparation table not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink in back preparation area, manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris, manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
82
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under preparation table , manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris, next to dry storage area. Manager cleaned blade during inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cutting grooves on top preparation table , manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled with food debris next to back handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop leaning against the wall next to the 3 compartment sink. Employee stored mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with brown sugar not labeled under front preparation table. Manager labeled product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container with cooking utensils not inverted on top preparation table across the oven. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop above top of flour inside plastic container under center prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing multi purpose cleaner not labeled . Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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 bodily fluids poster via email.
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop above top of flour inside plastic container under center prep table.
10-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with flour and brown sugar . Manager labeled product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cooking Crib (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cooking Crib (The) on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cooking Crib (The)?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cooking Crib (The).

How does Cooking Crib (The) compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cooking Crib (The) most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Cooking Crib (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cooking Crib (The) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cooking Crib (The) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cooking Crib (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cooking Crib (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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