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
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the dishwasher machine.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed blast chiller gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle for walk in cooler in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls inside main walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on fan at walk in freezer on first floor
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled located at cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of a small preparation table in the cool line rusted.
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.
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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.
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.