Fortune Cookies Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Fortune Cookies Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up seven times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside WIC.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) on top of RIC cook line, as per cook from 30 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands inside 3 compartment sink, coached employee.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings, yellow rice, and cooked chicken inside WIC with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several containers of food on floor inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several case of single service items on floor by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
45
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (46F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per operator had product outside for approximately 1 hour prior.
03A-02-5
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 via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings inside WIC with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several containers of food on floor inside WIC.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf by end of cook line.
35A-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several case of single service items on floor by kitchen entrance.
25-05-4
43
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fan blocking handsink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handsink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezers at establishment. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed noodles at reach in cooler not cover. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
45
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and noodles held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freeze.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lettuce at walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
41
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler by cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled located next to cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and cut lettuce not cover at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
21-12-4
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked yellow rice and cooked chicken at walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken from above ready to eat products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside black chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled and kitchen hood soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink at kitchen slowly draining.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, cut cabbage, yellow rice, and broccoli not covered at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded lettuce and chicken not covered at walk-in cooler. Manager covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of soy sauce stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside black chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
70
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fortune Cookies Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fortune Cookies Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fortune Cookies Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Fortune Cookies Restaurant.
How does Fortune Cookies Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Fortune Cookies Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Fortune Cookies Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fortune Cookies Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fortune Cookies Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fortune Cookies Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fortune Cookies Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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