KOW COMFORT RESTAURANT
14429 SW 42 ST, MIAMI, FL 33175
License #2333838
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →KOW COMFORT RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.9 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, DBPR recorded 32 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 22 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: 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.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- [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.
- [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)
- [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,
- [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.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor at ware wash area.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee not wearing hair restraint while cooking on the line.
- [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.
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