Cooper Place
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Cooper Place seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Cooper Place is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled.
36-27-5
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed some ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6+rodent droppings inside a small oven in the kitchen, located next to the grill at cook line. Manager stated that this oven has never been used. Operator removed the oven from the kitchen stored it outside. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed some ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple Sink (Quaternary +400ppm).
41-18-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed freezer gaskets soiled in storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching bread crumbs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach in cooler at the front counter.
21-44-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed outside bathroom sink missing sign.
31B-04-4
52
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is working with an expired license since 10/31/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a fan blocking the hand washing sink. Person in charged moved the fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection. Test kid had been submerged accidentally in water.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Just above upright freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed storage shed outside having air gaps.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed back wall of fryers not easy cleanable and rusted **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
58
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed the usage of non food grade bags to store food in upright freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a cutting board. Employee removed the blockage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand washing sink at bar area and by three compartment sink area. Employee refilled Hand washing sink with paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense corn meal flour. Manager removed it from the container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled above prep table.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation not wearing a hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap on back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in up right freezer at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In up right cooler and freezer in storage area.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall behind fryers rusted not smooth or easy cleanable.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in sanitizer bucket at bar area. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed in use for storage of pots and utensils next to three compartment sink,
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cooper Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cooper Place on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cooper Place?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cooper Place.
How does Cooper Place compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cooper Place most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cooper Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cooper Place have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cooper Place 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 Cooper Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cooper Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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