COWY BURGER/THE WHITE ELEPHANT
223 NW 23RD STREET, Miami, FL, 33127
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler drawers. As per operator, product has been there for an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cans used to clean aluminum surfaces stored next to clean containers at dry rack area.
High Priority
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed three plastic containers in dry rack shelf with old labels.
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near cook line with soiled interior.
Basic
- 21-10-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth used to clean flat top grill.
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth near cook line not stored in sanitary solution.
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed can opener blade inside hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled.
Basic
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.
Intermediate
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.