Moo!

12735 Sw 42Nd St, Miami, FL 33175

American

Last inspected: May 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Moo! stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 9, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-41-4

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 beef at 2 doors standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with no hair restraints. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Observed Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at cooking line shelves. **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw beef steaks stored at 2 door reach in cooling with the Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) method without appropriate production labels. As per employee, the product was thawed approximately 24 hours prior to the inspection. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. During the inspection employee labeled the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03G-53-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef steaks, raw pork chorizo and morcilla thawed at room temperature. **Warning**

06-01-5

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw meat over raw seafood at upright freezer.

08A-17-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep station by storage area.

22-02-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area

36-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep reach in in storage area.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged 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. Air gap at back door exit. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwaves soiled next to reach in coolers.

22-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moo! last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moo! on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moo!?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moo!.

How does Moo! compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Moo! most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Moo!'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moo! have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Moo! 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 Moo! inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moo! is inspected around two times per year on average.

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