BANQUET KITCHEN AND WAREWASHING
17875 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 305-933-8301
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection for some items.
Observed establishment remodeled. No plan review approved. A self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Observed wall I kitchen area in disrepair.
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed establishment remodeled. No plan review approved. A self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor. Also, warewash room was converted to a kitchen operating with a different license number. Per engineering establishment is currently working with plan review to update plans.
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink in employee cafe not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by trash can. Chef moved.
Observed establishment remodeled. No plan review approved. A self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor. Also, warewash room was converted to a kitchen operating with a different license number. Per engineering establishment is currently working with plan review to update plans.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet has chafing dishes with lids, utensils exposed and sneeze guard only over cold section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor. Advised manager that establishment must undergo plan review. Provided plan review package.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41 raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding)
51-16-7
Apr 4, 2025Insp. Completed - Warning Given, PendingRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet has chafing dishes with lids, utensils exposed and sneeze guard only over cold section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41° raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) Priority: High Priority
51-16-7
Observed: 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. Priority: Basic
Apr 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet has chafing dishes with lids, utensils exposed and sneeze guard only over cold section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41° raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding)
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet has chafing dishes with lids, utensils exposed and sneeze guard only over cold section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor. Advised manager that establishment must undergo plan review. Provided plan review package.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet has chafing dishes with lids, utensils exposed and sneeze guard only over cold section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located in omelette station.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed various food items on buffet line being held on time but not time marked. As per chef all food is held for 2 hours before they are discarded and replenished. Breakfast hours are from 7 to 11.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 omelette section. Buffet has chafing dishes with lids, utensils exposed and sneeze guard only over cold section. Buffet line is located on 2nd floor. Advised manager that establishment must undergo plan review. Provided plan review package.
Observed establishment offer raw salmon. However Menu does not identify that items are contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Whole apples and peaches displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups being stored on floor in employee cafeteria.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand washing sink located in employee cafe. Chef removed.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in warewash area. Chef called maintenance and he turned on.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Chef discarded.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout cups being stored on floor in employee cafe.
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