COOK INCUBATOR MIAMI
5525 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33127
License #2337952
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Failing Health Score
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COOK INCUBATOR MIAMI in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 12 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 21, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed lining under the prep table.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food pots and pans not inverted properly for storage under the prep table.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge, soap and other sup,lies in sink basin.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cucumber piece on the floor near prep area.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage on the corner wall and ceiking inside womens restroom.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to 3CS.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above 3CS and prep sink.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed above 3CS
- [16-07-4] Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed soiled with food debris in all three basins of 3CS.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose attachment in hallway area.
- [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- [53B-01-5] 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.
- [16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dirty food pans inside all three basins of 3CS.
- [03G-53-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed no label on ROP cooked beef found inside reach in cooler.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs inside the men and women restroom.
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