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BANQUET KITCHEN

1601 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33132 · 305-3740000

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats1600
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2314755
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over bread located inside walk in cooler. Manager reorganized products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor in disrepair. Inside walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed air curtain over prep table located near walk in cooler. Observed operator removed during inspection.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen.
Basic/14-33-4
The state's own report →
Oct 14, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Drain soiled near walk in cooler #3.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area under three compartments sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 1, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Located near vegetable walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Sep 5, 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
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Villas a Sora, Joseph Durgneau, Bernard Lemon, Isidore Raymond's, Sergio Medina, Pedro Manas, Pablo Rodriguez.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling tile missing. Salad area.
Basic/36-36-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans.
Basic/23-03-4

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.