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A-Z CATERING INC

13740 NW 19 AVE BAY 16, Opa-Locka FL 33054 · 786-502-8801

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT2330344
Grade history
JUN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watches while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen top shelves throughout soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed traulsen cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Traulsen cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
The state's own report →
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by walks in cooler door.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside the oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Dining hall, breakfast buffet.
High priority/08B-01-4
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, most kitchen employees.
High priority/12A-09-4
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Intermediate/11-01-5
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees wearing watches when preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
High priority/08B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Intermediate/11-01-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bakery can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking employees hand washing sink, bakery department.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phones on top of cutting boards, room service department.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Intermediate/11-01-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All kitchen shelves throughout, Dusty.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers throughout.
Basic/14-33-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.