What is The Cocinita Miami's health inspection score?

The Cocinita Miami has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Cocinita Miami last inspected?

The Cocinita Miami was last inspected on March 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Cocinita Miami have?

The Cocinita Miami has 24 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Cocinita Miami safe to eat at?

Yes, The Cocinita Miami has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Cocinita Miami serve?

The Cocinita Miami serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Cocinita Miami

Name: The Cocinita Miami
Address: 500 BRICKELL AVENUE, # 106, Miami, 33131
Rating: 88

500 BRICKELL AVENUE, # 106, Miami

Last Inspected: 3/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•Brickell

Ranked #69 of 438 in BrickellBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

500 BRICKELL AVENUE, # 106, Miami, FL 33131

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Routine - Food3 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCleanCall Back - Complied

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

2 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Basic (4)

−12 pts

13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperature(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 22

Routine Inspection

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21Food time/temperature record missing−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2

Base deductions−22 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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