Cote Korean Steak House

3900 Ne 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33137

Korean

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cote Korean Steak House seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Cote Korean Steak House trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (56F - Cold Holding); poached eggs (58F - Cold Holding) at cook line in ice, coached chef and refilled with more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container at HWS by entrance.

31A-11-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at shelf by kitchen entrance.

16-46-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no bread guard. Employees placed bread guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen torn.

14-11-5

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding) at make table across cook line. As per manager for approximately 3 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by container with lemons. Operator removed the product. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (52F - Cold Holding); cut romatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across grill. as per employee for approximately two hours. Also rib eye (45F - Cold Holding); tenderloin (45F - Cold Holding) at meat station. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean forks not inverted next to ice machine. Employee properly inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board and white cutting board across cook line. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at raw station. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 89F next to rice cooker. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers under prep table. **Warning**

16-46-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw oysters offered no consumer advisory for oysters observed. Emailed to operator and printed and displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black debris.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food no hair restraint

13-03-4

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cote Korean Steak House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cote Korean Steak House on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cote Korean Steak House?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cote Korean Steak House.

How does Cote Korean Steak House compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cote Korean Steak House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Cote Korean Steak House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cote Korean Steak House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cote Korean Steak House 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 Cote Korean Steak House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cote Korean Steak House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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