Cocinita Miami in Miami
500 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131
Cocinita Miami in Miami has accumulated 153 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility faced a significant fire safety issue in 2021 and 2022 when inspectors found cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed, a violation that required multiple follow-up inspections and time extensions before compliance was achieved. The restaurant has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines. Top recurring violations include improper handling of multi-use utensils, toxic substance control, and missing consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 20, 2026
Cocinita Miami in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.69
violations / inspection
6.69 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Cocinita Miami in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022009252 | $160.00 | Jan 7, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2014046048 | $600.00 | Oct 1, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
Cocinita Miami in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the kitchen a flat top grill and grease fryer with no hood suppression system. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the kitchen a flat top grill and grease fryer with no hood suppression system. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the kitchen a flat top grill and grease fryer with no hood suppression system **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the kitchen a flat top grill and grease fryer with no hood suppression system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed the establishment has a portable single grease fryer in use sweet potatoe fries. Operator unplugged during the inspection. Placed a sign do not use. As per operator, will remove when the unit is not hot. Observed the establishment has a flat top grill underneath the ware a hood system should be. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Cocinita Miami in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cocinita Miami in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cocinita Miami in Miami last inspected?
- Cocinita Miami in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cocinita Miami in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cocinita Miami in Miami are: Toxic substance control, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cocinita Miami in Miami had?
- Cocinita Miami in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cocinita Miami in Miami find?
- Cocinita Miami in Miami was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cocinita Miami in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Cocinita Miami in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Cocinita Miami in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cocinita Miami in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cocinita Miami in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cocinita Miami in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has Cocinita Miami in Miami been fined?
- Cocinita Miami in Miami has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Cocinita Miami in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Cocinita Miami (2021-2022).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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