Cosme Cafe in Miami
Last inspected:
8390 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33155Cosme Cafe in Miami has operated under persistent, systemic food safety violations across 27 inspections dating to at least 2019, accumulating 406 total violations—an average of 15.0 violations per inspection, nearly three times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, chemical storage violations appearing in 9 consecutive inspections from August 2024 through February 2026, and food contact surface violations documented in every inspection since August 2024. Proper cooking temperature violations were cited in at least 4 inspections between November 2023 and August 2024. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but received an administrative complaint recommendation on August 26, 2024 following an inspection that documented 7 high-priority violations. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone (February 2023) and exposed electrical wiring in disrepair (July 2019). The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 documented 12 violations with 1 high-priority finding and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though chemical storage and food contact surface violations continued to be cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cosme Cafe in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cosme Cafe in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Cosme Cafe in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections33 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections42 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cosme Cafe in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cosme Cafe in Miami last inspected?
- Cosme Cafe in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cosme Cafe in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cosme Cafe in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Cosme Cafe in Miami had?
- Cosme Cafe in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 15 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cosme Cafe in Miami find?
- Cosme Cafe in Miami was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cosme Cafe in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Cosme Cafe in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Cosme Cafe in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cosme Cafe in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Nearby Establishments to Cosme Cafe
Poor Inspection Records Near Miami
Stories You May Have Missed Miami
Yume Ramen Logged 7 High-Severity Violations in May, Stayed Open
A Miami ramen shop with a prior roach closure and 225 violations on record served customers through 7 high-severity find…
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Cosme Cafe. How we collect and verify this data.