KOW COMFORT RESTAURANT

Name: KOW COMFORT RESTAURANT
Address: 14429 SW 42 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33175, US
Rating: 76.6

14429 SW 42 ST, MIAMI, FL 33175

License #2333838

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76.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KOW COMFORT RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 15 minor.

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Warning Issued
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the following items on the menu do not disclose or identify raw items are contained in the ceviche and different ramens serve with soft eggs or poached eggs.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for both walk in cooler and freezer and for reach in coolers in kitchen and wok station.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a large pot of sweet potatoes on the floor inside the walk in cooler, boxes of potatoes fry on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license stated Oct. 1, 2025. Kitchen manager was able to provided confirmation of updated license and it is to be printed and posted.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee not wearing hair restraint while cooking on the line.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves housing ready for use single service items, located near kitchen entrance. Also observed in shelves housing clean pots, pans, ams plates in ware wash area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator was able to find on email. Explained to operator required to be available for consumers.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gaskets for both walk in cooler and freezer and for reach in coolers in kitchen and wok station,
[16-55-4] Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwashing machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator was able to repair, Dishwasher (Chlorine 150ppm)
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rusted ceiling vents above ware washing area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed baked pork belly stored below not ready to eat tequenos and battered burrata, inside the reach in cooler in cooking area. Operator rearrange items to correct cooking temp storing.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage at the hand wash sink located in the bar area by the three compartment sink.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu the ceviche and the jammy eggs for the ramen is not identified as containing raw or undercooked animal food.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two male employees wearing watches during food preparation, one chef in the front area and the other chef in the main kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelving units located in the ware-wash area and by the kitchen entrance door. Also observed the door gaskets of the walk in freezer in disrepair.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink located in the ware-wash area.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop touching the ice inside the ice box located at the bar.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher being stored in the hand wash sink located in the front area.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed the chicken stored above the beef and fish located on the skeleton trolley inside the walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal water bottles stored on the prep area located in the front area and on shelves located in the warehouse-wash area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler located in the front area, the walk in cooler and the walk in freezer. Also observed the shelves located in the front area soiled.

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