South Miami, Miami-Dade County

COOKCOOK HOTPOT BUFFET

6212 S DIXIE HWY, South Miami, FL 33143

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
9 Basic
Feb 15, 2022
City
South Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 9Total: 9

51-11-4

Detail 20863697

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front service area CO tank for the soft drinks not secure - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20863694

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20863693

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles through out the kitchen snd dishwashing area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 20863695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the grout missing in between tiles in several areas of the kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20863691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: still observing ice buildup. Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 20863696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong smell of sewage water felt in the back preparation area by the walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20863692

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves of the walk in cooler pitted. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20863689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 20863690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from the drain pipes of the vegetable cleaning compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Time Extended

Feb 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 21Total: 25

08A-04-5

Detail 20858769

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler shell eggs over unwashed yuca

35A-04-4

Detail 20858761

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed on top of the dishwashing machine approximately 25 rodent droppings. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 20858758

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink of the preparation area inaccessible. A box is stored in front of it

31B-02-4

Detail 20858774

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the entrance front counter area hand wash sink .

14-01-5

Detail 20858760

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the drinking ice an aluminum bowl stored on it. Observed a black plastic cup without handle used as scoop in the rice container Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20858770

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front service area CO tank for the soft drinks not secure

36-06-4

Detail 20858768

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor by the triple sink

14-45-4

Detail 20858756

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as liner under the microwave Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20858765

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20858772

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone stored on the top rack of the kitchen reach in cooler.

36-01-4

Detail 20858757

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under the kitchen equipment .

36-17-5

Detail 20858771

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles through out the kitchen snd dishwashing area. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 20858766

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the grout missing in between tiles in several areas of the kitchen Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20858754

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soy sauce stored on the floor of the kitchen Observed pot of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed swai stored on the floor of the walk in freezer Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20858759

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20858773

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop stored on the top soiled surface of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20858767

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20858777

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20858778

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the front area , the sauce surface area soiled with dry old food. Observed the shelves of the walk in cooler soiled with food

36-64-5

Detail 20858776

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong smell of sewage water felt in the back preparation area by the walk in cooler

29-49-6

Detail 20858762

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the kitchen reach in cooler Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20858763

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed at ambient temperature in the vegetable cleaning compartment Shrimp were moved and put over ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20858764

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves of the walk in cooler pitted. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20858775

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 20858755

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from the drain pipes of the vegetable cleaning compartment sink.

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 21

03A-02-5

Detail 20720321

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish at the preparation area fish (70 - Cold Holding).

22-02-4

Detail 20720319

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting hoards of the kitchen stained with food.

31A-11-4

Detail 20720314

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front counter hand wash sink with two glasses inside Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20720310

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20720309

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed. Cup with no handle used as scoop in the rice container Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 20720322

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed the shelve under the microwave with cardboard lining . Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20720325

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-4

Detail 20720316

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets of the kitchen reach in cooler in disrepair

36-17-5

Detail 20720315

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles by the dishwashing machine in disrepair Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 20720311

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the grout missing between tiles in several areas of the kitchen Area.

08B-47-4

Detail 20720317

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soy containers stored on the floor of the storage area. Observed a container with soup stored on the floor of the walk in cooler Repeat Violation

06-06-5

Detail 20720318

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed fish at 70°F at the preparation area. Manager moved the fish into the walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 20720308

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20720320

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20720306

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle of the scoop touching the flour Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20720307

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

29-49-6

Detail 20720324

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the kitchen reach in cooler

06-01-5

Detail 20720313

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed squibb thawed at room temperature

36-50-4

Detail 20720312

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the covers of the fans of the walk in cooler unit soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 20720305

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20720323

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 20577607

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler eggs stored on top of vegetables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed in the walk in cooler eggs stored on top of vegetables Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed in the walk in cooler eggs stored on top of margarine Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20577603

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board of the kitchen stained with food Observed the can opener blade soiled with food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed no can opener available - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed no can opener available

16-21-4

Detail 20577613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. * Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 20577605

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at the kitchen area a shelf under the microwave has a cardboard liner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed at the kitchen area a shelf under the microwave has a cardboard liner. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed at the kitchen area a shelf under the microwave has a cardboard liner. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20577608

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 20577611

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout between tiles missing in different area of the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed grout between tiles missing in different area of the kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed grout between tiles missing in different area of the kitchen Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20577612

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a soy sauce container stored on the floor of the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed a soy sauce container stored on the floor of the kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed a soy sauce container stored on the floor of the kitchen Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20577604

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer Time Extended

10-12-5

Detail 20577609

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoops stored on top of the ice machine soiled surface Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed the ice scoops stored on top of the ice machine soiled surface Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed the ice scoops stored on top of the ice machine soiled surface Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 20577606

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the two reach in cooler of the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed a knife stored between the two reach in cooler of the kitchen area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed a knife stored between the two reach in cooler of the kitchen area. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 20577610

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

08A-04-5

Detail 20560233

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler eggs stored on top of vegetables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed in the walk in cooler eggs stored on top of vegetables Time Extended

01B-14-4

Detail 20560228

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in the walk in cooler an egg with broken shell Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed no cracked egg shell

22-02-4

Detail 20560241

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board of the kitchen stained with food Observed the can opener blade soiled with food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed no can opener available

53B-01-5

Detail 20560240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: One week Time extension given. Approved by supervisor Harvey Haruko Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 20560229

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the dishwashing area hand wash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed no soap at the dishwashing area hand wash sink Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 20560232

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. * Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 20560239

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice, flour, salt containers a plastic cup without handle used as scoop Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed in the rice, flour, salt containers a plastic cup without handle used as scoop Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 20560236

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at the kitchen area a shelf under the microwave has a cardboard liner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed at the kitchen area a shelf under the microwave has a cardboard liner. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20560235

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 20560231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout between tiles missing in different area of the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed grout between tiles missing in different area of the kitchen Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20560234

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a soy sauce container stored on the floor of the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed a soy sauce container stored on the floor of the kitchen Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20560238

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer Time Extended

10-12-5

Detail 20560237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoops stored on top of the ice machine soiled surface Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed the ice scoops stored on top of the ice machine soiled surface Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 20560230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the two reach in cooler of the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed a knife stored between the two reach in cooler of the kitchen area. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 20560242

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 20

08A-04-5

Detail 20404792

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler eggs stored on top of vegetables Warning

01B-14-4

Detail 20404798

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in the walk in cooler an egg with broken shell Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20404807

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the buffet area raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding) shrimp ball (47°F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20404802

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board of the kitchen stained with food Observed the can opener blade soiled with food Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20404804

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside the hand wash sink by the vegetable cleaner sinks a green scraper Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20404810

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20404805

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the dishwashing area hand wash sink Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20404793

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20404791

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice, flour, salt containers a plastic cup without handle used as scoop Repeat Violation Warning

36-06-4

Detail 20404801

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor of the kitchen near the microwave Warning

14-05-4

Detail 20404808

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at the kitchen area a shelf under the microwave has a cardboard liner. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20404794

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Warning

36-12-4

Detail 20404797

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout between tiles missing in different area of the kitchen Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20404796

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a soy sauce container stored on the floor of the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20404803

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20404800

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoops stored on top of the ice machine soiled surface Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20404795

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the two reach in cooler of the kitchen area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20404809

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup stored in the walk in cooler at 42°F not covered. Observed in the walk in freezer trays of meat not covered Repeat Violation Warning

36-50-4

Detail 20404806

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the hood of the kitchen dripping oil Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20404799

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning