BLACK TIE PARTY & SERVICES BY CAROLINA
7143 N WATERWAY DR, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019045961 | Jun 28, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold Iike substance.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chopped eggs (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee placed there more than four hours ago.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at front counter, vegetables, and other food debris inside sink basin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area tongs hanging on oven handle.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold Iike substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed establishment conducting ROP of cooked beef in walk in cooler not properly labeled, as per chef packaged the day prior.
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan over front counter juice island heavily soiled with dust debris.
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed vegetable containers on floor inside WIC. Observed bottle of water on floor at storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside all reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan over front counter juice island heavily soiled with dust debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go trays not inverted at front counter.
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating and serving food at the time of inspection, operator paid license during the inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese mix (54F - Cold Holding); tuna mix (54F - Cold Holding); chicken mix (50F - Cold Holding); beef mix (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by WIC, as per manager for more than 4 hours prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese mix (54F - Cold Holding); tuna mix (54F - Cold Holding); chicken mix (50F - Cold Holding); beef mix (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by WIC, as per manager for more than 4 hours prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside HWS at front counter.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of maximum cold holding temperature.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed vegetable containers on floor inside WIC. Observed bottle of water on floor at storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside all reach in freezers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to HWS at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan over front counter juice island heavily soiled with dust debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go trays not inverted at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front counter.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked shredded beef held more than seventy two without and approved HACCP plan. The product has a production date 9-23-25..
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on rack next prep area metal pots not inverted. Employee inverted items during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at front line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at kitchen area. Employee removed item.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan over front counter juice island heavily soiled with dust debris.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towel at handisnk by front counter. Employee replenished paper towel.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Water bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by dry storage area. Employee removed it from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers. Fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Orlando Rafael Velasquez expired 1/31/2023 and Agustin Canavesi expired on 11/20/2022.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing by dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored at preparation area. Employee removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee at cookline not knowing minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached employee on correct cooking temperature for chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut lettuce with without correct date marking. As per employee, cut on 04.09, date on product says 04.08.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed chickpea soup kept for less than 48 hours with no production hour on packaging.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and boxes of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 926 ALTON ROAD, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee draining pan of food at hand washing sink at front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement, staff started signing form during inspection.
Observed lack of toilet tissue at women toilet. Manager placed new roll.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling food while handling food at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with prepared sauces not labeled at cooler in front 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.