Cosmos3 Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Cosmos3 Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Cosmos3 Cafe's latest score is in line with the Largo average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over produce in glass cooler, order rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to bread and toaster **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry storage shelves in hallway leading to customer restroom **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked freezers containing unpackaged food in customer restroom hallway **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
74
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In use frying pans stored on cardboard lined shelf above cook line, cardboard removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage on cutting board, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry storage shelves located directly across from customers restrooms **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs on oven door handle on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unsecured reach in freezers containing unpackaged food in hallway leading to customer restrooms
08B-63-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line 400ppm, staff diluted 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over tater tot's in reach in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked potatoes in deli cooler, order corrected. Unpackaged cooked ham in same container as packaged raw beef, ham removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Monica Reyes expired 2/23/25
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall mounted fan in kitchen soiled. Freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer containing unpackaged food in restroom hallway not secured
08B-63-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On shelf above stove
14-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles in kitchen soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents over cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry storage shelves located directly across from customer restroom doors
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle
10-20-4
43
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked potatoes ) at cook line area . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Reviewed with manager. Dishes rewashed , employee washed hands . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in coolers . Reviewed with manager .
02C-02-5
67
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then removed gloves and touch single-serve gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator and employee proper hand-hygiene techniques. Employee discarded gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored in soiled knife rack located above hand wash sink.
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf above three-compartment sink are wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use stored on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed soiled dry wiping clothes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored above prep table removed original packaging or labeled with common name. Operator labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
30
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cosmos3 Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cosmos3 Cafe on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cosmos3 Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cosmos3 Cafe.
How does Cosmos3 Cafe compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Cosmos3 Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.
Has Cosmos3 Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cosmos3 Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cosmos3 Cafe 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 Cosmos3 Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cosmos3 Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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