CATERING SHOP INC
14233 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33176 · 305-253-3271
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
★ 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--2022018977 | Jan 25, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer door in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back door.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet broken at triple sink. Operator provided work order for faucet to be repaired. Establishment will use triple sink at adjoining restaurant of same ownership for washing and sanitizing equipment if faucet not repaired when open and operating.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above white chest freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in dry storage. Operator labeled container.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
Ceiling tile missing. At back door area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above white chest freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in dry storage. Operator labeled container.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of corn meal. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling tile missing. In back area near back door
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up bucket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in prep area. Operator labeled container.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of dry macaroni. Operator removed cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near triple sink
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in dry storage. Operator picked up bucket
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest reach in freezer
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in freezer soiled. Operator began to clean bottom of reach in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored inverted on shelf at prep table. Operator inverted single service containers
Oct 11, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled towel stored inside the hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed the towel.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic oil container stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed item and placed it correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled. Observed hood system soiled.
Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at front counter.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
Observed walk -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
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 with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed handout, and placed it at kitchen wall.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 with operator, and and provided email form. Operator printed forms, and provided signed employee form.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk bucket stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed item, and placed it correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at dry storage.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.