Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami

Last inspected:

14429 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL 33175
Overview

KOW Comfort Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 329 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection—more than 2.5 times the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across the record, including repeated findings of improper handwashing, food contact surface violations, employee health policy failures, and chemical storage deficiencies. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent complaint-based inspection on September 12, 2025 documented 27 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and proper hand/arm washing, and was completed with no further action. A prior routine inspection on February 21, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after documenting 11 violations including six high-priority findings. The facility's record shows a pattern of high violation density with mixed compliance outcomes—some inspections result in call backs for corrections while others proceed without further action despite substantial violation counts.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
345Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 12.8 violations / inspection 12.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami had?
Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami find?
Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on June 24, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Kow Comfort Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.

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