Cool Runnings Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Cool Runnings Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Miramar restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
95
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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. Observed 1 new employee with no health responsibility information.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in freezer no identified from restaurant food items.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor at front line.
08B-38-4
70
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held at 48F in walk on cooler. Cooked rice stored in walk in cooler from yesterday and did not removed since.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 48F in walk on cooler. Cooked rice stored in walk in cooler from yesterday and did not removed since. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken cold held at 47F in walk in cooler. As per operator, raw chicken placed in unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken hot held at 100F at cook line. Per operator, chicken cooked 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 173F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, rice cooked yesterday and transfer to unit more than 24 hours ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training certification expired on 06/23/2025
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-37-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Operator renewed her license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 11:00 a.m. no date marked on cooked rice held in walk-in cooler. Per operator, rice cook yesterday before 11:00 a.m.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed an splashed guard needed at hand wash sink at front line.
08B-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed various food items stored next to handwash sink at front line. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with pork stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Samsung microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (112F - Hot Holding), observed chicken placed on lower shelf , per employee food hot held less than 30 minutes, chicken moved to top shelf, recheck temperature, 154F, within 10 minutes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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. Poster emailed, manager printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Coal oven, build up of food debris, grease and soil.
22-08-4
70
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Ovserved 2 live flies flying around and landing on floor and walls in kitchen. Operator removed 1 fly. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed curried chicken 114°f inside oven in kitchen for approximately 2 hours ago. Operator is reheating, reheated to 154° in 30 mins. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink blocked by boxes in kitchen. Operator removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed water stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup inside Thomson reachin freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -Observed water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink in kitchen.
29-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed containers with white products on storage shelf in kitchen with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cool Runnings Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cool Runnings Cafe on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cool Runnings Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cool Runnings Cafe.
How does Cool Runnings Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Cool Runnings Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Cool Runnings Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cool Runnings Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cool Runnings Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cool Runnings Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cool Runnings Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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