Cook up Miami
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
86
Score
Cook Up Miami, located at 131 26 St, Miami Beach, FL, had a low-risk inspection on 2025-09-23 with a score of 86. The inspection noted three minor violations, including a repeat violation for mold-like substance in the ice machine. Corrective action was taken for an in-use ice scoop stored on a soiled surface.
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop on the top of the ice machine . Manager sent it to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw bacon inside reach in cooler . Person in charge inverted the storage order.
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located in the kitchen. Person in charge started emptying the machine for cleaning . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the stove oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath the 3CS **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above beef inside reach in freezer , food items re not commercially packaged. Person in charge inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade towel used to keep the humidity of some herbs as parsley and cilantro .
21-05-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath the 3CS. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some products in plastic containers without labels . Person in charge labeled them ( salt, pepper, mix salt pepper , msg) **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jun 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided.
11-07-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self- closing doors .
32-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical substance stored inside plastic spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris inside the microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device disconnected.
32-17-4
78
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper dispenser device at the hand sink located next to the slicer.
31B-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors on restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed slicer located next to hand sink station in the kitchen without splash guard.
24-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old debris on the kitchen floor.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at the cheese station. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
74
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the kitchen ceiling next to the hood.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and pans stored with food contact surface up.
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 gallon containers with cooking oil stored on the floor. Employee moved them immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
78
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