The Sexy Cow
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2022, The Sexy Cow has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 20 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting The Sexy Cow on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed 10 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 42°F. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: 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. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
02A-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed 10 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 42°F **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
35
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 12 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed the bartender holding and cutting mint with bare hands at the bar. **Warning**
09-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line the cook cutting chicken removed gloves and put on gloves and put fish on the grill without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked mashed potatoes in the upright refrigerator at the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Asked the manager about oyster tag regulations she didn't no the answer. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade and soda gun nozzle at the bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen entrance. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Paully; Alvaro; Camille; and vaitiare all have been employed for more than 60. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Observed at the bar and kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the moved them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of red pepper flakes and in a container of cooked rice. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4
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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several bags of ice on the walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs on the oven door. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
9
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs over cook chicken in the upright cooler. The owner moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over onions in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the onions to the top shelf. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 20 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a drink shaker in the sink. The bar tender removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare and seared ahi tuna steak on the menu, As per the owner those items are severed raw. The owner put an asterisk next to each item. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The owner brought soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed in a container of pasta. The owner removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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 20 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The cook moved it to the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bar tender inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bar tender put them behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
21
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
27
Oct 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on the ice machine. The manager put it on a clean metal tray. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop over the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw shrimp and octopus stored over cooked meatballs.at upright #2
08A-16-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in coolers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to reach in coolers. Manager provided towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted next to ice machine. Manager inverted all the pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed slight ice build up on fans at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn and soiled next to hand washing sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in walk in cooler not covered. Manager provided covers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime mold like build up inside ice machine.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sexy Cow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Sexy Cow on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Sexy Cow?
Across the inspection record, “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Sexy Cow.
How does The Sexy Cow compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
The Sexy Cow most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has The Sexy Cow's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Sexy Cow have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Sexy Cow 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 The Sexy Cow inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Sexy Cow is inspected around two times per year on average.
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