BALLROOM AND BACK OF THE HOUSE BANQUET KITCHEN
1300 S MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator add paper.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles with damaged inside kitchen area next to stove.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with dust next to ceiling tile vents.
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from area near ware washing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at end of kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at end of kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of syrup and frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket disrepair at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled located by the dry storage area at kitchen.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email, printed and posted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen entrance.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email, printed and posted.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl store inside lentils container by cook line.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located throughout the kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Claudia Lopez with no employee food training certificate.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket disrepair at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled located by the dry storage area at kitchen.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided hand out to operator. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Observed interior of mixer blade soiled. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Priority: Basic
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at some parts of kitchen area. Priority: Basic
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided hand out to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Observed interior of mixer blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at some parts of kitchen area.
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.