Zoelady Cooks
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Zoelady Cooks has five inspections in the public record. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Zoelady Cooks on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over bottles of water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
08A-11-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at counter condiment containers of pikliz (53F - Cold Holding). As per employee, less than 1 hour. Operator began to place into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water at triple sink. Operator turned on generator switch and water began to run. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
27-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water available at hand wash sink. Operator turned on generator power and water began to run. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in standing water of 89F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
55
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over bottles of water. **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at counter condiment containers of pikliz (53F - Cold Holding). As per employee, less than 1 hour. Operator began to place into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Stephanie Joseph and Margarette E. Hired more than 60 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed none available for Stephanie Joseph and Margarette E. Hired more than 60 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water at triple sink. Operator turned on generator switch and water began to run. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water available at hand wash sink. Operator turned on generator power and water began to run. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in standing water of 89F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
45
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag in direct contact with tostones.
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.poster was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
64
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
82
Dec 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection
31B-02-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zoelady Cooks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zoelady Cooks on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zoelady Cooks?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zoelady Cooks.
How does Zoelady Cooks compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Zoelady Cooks most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Zoelady Cooks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zoelady Cooks have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zoelady Cooks 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 Zoelady Cooks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zoelady Cooks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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