Cosme Cafe in Miami

Last inspected:

8390 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33155
Overview

Cosme 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.

27Inspections
406Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Cosme Cafe in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 15 violations / inspection 15 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Cosme Cafe in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red at front counter. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red at front counter.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed exposed wiring in bathroom

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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections33 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— 4 inspections42 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority

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.

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