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A JOY WALLACE CATERING

18001 OLD CUTLER RD STE 362, Miami FL 33157 · 305.252.0020

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT2329992
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the dishwasher machine.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse and cell phone stored on shelf with clean utensils. Employee removed her items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed blast chiller gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensil stored upright with the food contact surface up at the 3 compartment sink. Employee stored them properly.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt with pepper and cumin containers not identified at the preparation table in the kitchen area.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle for walk in cooler in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls inside main walk in cooler.
Basic/36-27-5
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located at food preparation area. Manager refilled paper towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on fan at walk in freezer on first floor
Basic/14-69-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored correctly at mop sink. The chef had an employee hang to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. No proof of training for Employees Oscar Morales, Alexander Torogrssa, Josue Paula, working for over 60days not certified.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled located at cook line.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled, reach in cooler located in the back of the kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed QT sanitation solution 0 ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer solution to 22 ppm on site.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of a small preparation table in the cool line rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled, reach in cooler located in the back of the kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted or protected, stored in the storage shelves at the storage area.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee backpack stored underneath the preparation table in the cook line area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed QT sanitation solution 0 ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer solution to 22 ppm on site.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.