Mr Cobbs BBQ
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Mr Cobbs BBQ, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Mr Cobbs BBQ's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato slicers with old food debris. Observed storage shelves with accumulated debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers throughout the kitchen.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and scoops in standing water of 107F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in flip top reach in cooler.
23-03-4
61
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry cutter with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed fry cutter with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths not in a sanitation bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed multiple cloths not in a sanitation bucket. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
67
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (76F - Cold Holding); ribs (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed back in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry cutter with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 76F at the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 76F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons in standing water at 83F at the front counter. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths not in a sanitation bucket. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various cooked foods. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans of ketchup being stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of white chest reach in freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
61
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest reach in freezer by the back door: corn on the cob stored in direct container inside Thank you carry out bags **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the flip-top reach in cooler by the entrance to the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the two chest reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
61
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Cobbs BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Cobbs BBQ on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Cobbs BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr Cobbs BBQ.
How does Mr Cobbs BBQ compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Mr Cobbs BBQ most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Mr Cobbs BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Cobbs BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Cobbs BBQ 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 Mr Cobbs BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Cobbs BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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