Cosme Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Cosme Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed produce inside reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used to remove coffee grounds at the coffee station.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand wash sink near front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine interior door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil on floor near cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across three compartment sink with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
58
Oct 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine interior door broken. Observed reach in freezer located next to ice machine with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in drawers at the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (105F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per operator, products were placed there an hour ago. Operator removed product to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing chlorine with no label located at the chemical storage area. **Warning**
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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged mahi mahi no longer frozen located at the cook line not removed from packaging. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door interior in poor repair . **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for employee unisex restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located in back storage area with rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar at the coffee station not labeled. Observed clear squeeze bottle of oil at the cook line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
33
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in non food grade bag in reach in freezer near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in non food grade bag in reach in freezer near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificate for cook not complete. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed employee training certificate for cook not complete. **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 5 dead roaches in glue trap underneath food storage at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed 5 dead roaches in glue trap underneath food storage at cook line. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen, ware washing area, and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen, ware washing area, and front counter. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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 phone stored on fridge with knife. Observed employee phone stored on shelf with bag of rice. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table at sandwich area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed employee phone stored on preparation table at sandwich area. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles crack at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed floor tiles cracked at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves across from three compartment sink with rust. Also observed interior of microwave with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed reach in cooler shelves across from three compartment sink with rust. Also observed interior of microwave with rust. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled at front counter and cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled at front counter and cook line. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
47
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 11 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High 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**
14-31-5
High 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-05-6
High 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**
08A-20-5
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
53B-16-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at where washing area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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., printed and provided health agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter and washing area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food employees preparing sandwiches and chicken not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed next to the fryer area and at bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - 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**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed at preparation at front counter
14-09-4
Basic - 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.
35A-03-4
Basic - 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.
08B-49-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - 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.
06-01-5
9
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled across from 3 compartment sink. Observed oven mitts soiled. Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled across from 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled across from 3 compartment sink. Observed oven mitts soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.garbage can. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.garbage can. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled near front counter area. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Observed ceiling vent soiled near front counter area. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near steam table. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed ceiling vent soiled near front counter area. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink. Observed hood soiled with accumulated gre **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on floor near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Observed clean pots stored on floor near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed clean pots stored on floor near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-26-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood shelf inside reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood shelf inside reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed wood shelf inside reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids and cups stored on floor at back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Observed single service lids and cups stored on floor at back storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed single service lids and cups stored on floor at back storage area. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor near hand sink at front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor near hand sink at front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor near hand sink at front counter area. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cosme Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cosme Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cosme Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cosme Cafe.
How does Cosme Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cosme Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cosme Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cosme Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cosme Cafe 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 Cosme Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cosme Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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