CREATIVE TASTES CATERING
12229 SW 131 AVE #B2, Miami FL 33186 · 305.609.7129
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 flies on preparation. table across from hand wash sink.
★ 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--2015022267 | Apr 10, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vent above cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior gap at garage door of storage area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on nonabsorbent surface at back alley area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer to the right of cook line.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dust accumulation on floor fans at preparation area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in shelves of walk in cooler rust throughout.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulation of dust behind reach in freezer.
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 flies on preparation. table across from hand wash sink.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed black mold like substance at three compartment sink to the left of cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop of container with flour across from cook line. Operator removed during time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vent above cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table across from reach in cooler. Operator stored phone during time of inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Employee removed watch during time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior gap at garage door of storage area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on nonabsorbent surface at back alley area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer to the right of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dust accumulation on floor fans at preparation area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in shelves of walk in cooler rust throughout.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulation of dust behind reach in freezer.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee dayquil and Vicks vaporub in dry storage shelf. Operator removed from shelf
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared lasagna and pasta in freezer unit without date marking, as per operator more than 24 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three spray bottles containing bleach fabuloso without label below dish wash machine. Operator directed employee to label bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in rice and flour containers under preparation area. Operator removed bowl.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink container in dry storage shelf across from cook line. Operator removed personal drink container from shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers stored on floor next to three compartment sink. Operator placed item six inches from the floor.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed chickpeas and sauerkraut dented cans on rack by cook line, operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, as per operator less than 1 hour. Also observed chicken broth sauce (63F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at cook line, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator moved sauce to reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine, operator restocked during inspection date.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed on 3 compartment sink by cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cup on preparation table across cook line, operator removed during inspection. Also observed personal phone on preparation table by reach in coolers area. Employee removed during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line under tables.
Stored food not covered. Observed rice container not covered on rack next to three compartment sink, operator covered during inspection.
Jun 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.. observe chlorine sanitizer dishwasher at 0 ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over water heater unit at kitchen corner.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents/ Returns dusted and soiled all throughout kitchen preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At chest freezer unit located next kitchen entrance from the office.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line stove and grill station.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in dry storage area in kitchen area. Operator labeled during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not segregated in reach in freezer across from cook line. Operator removed personal food from freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table across from standing reach in freezers in kitchen area. Also observed employee personal belongings on prep table across from three compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service containers stored on the floor across from handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted in rear kitchen area next to walk in cooler. Operator inverted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator diluted the solution. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored with vegetables and over ready to eat food at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw salmon to another reach in freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink preparation area. The soap was provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table. Operator inverted the pots.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the utensil handle stored on the couscous pasta. Operator removed the utensil.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at shelf under preparation table located in front of the dishwasher machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance behind the dishwasher machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The mop was hung up.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm).
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator relocated the products.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine > 200 ppm) under preparation table. Operator added water to get 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned the can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack. Operator moved the rack.
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. Observed new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. Employee signed the form.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored inverted under preparation table. Operator inverted the containers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair next to standing reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the entrance of preparation area..
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance behind dishwasher area.
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair at the front of reach-in freezer.
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw smoked salmon stored over cooked chicken breast. Chef removed chicken and placed on separate rack.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Chef made a new solution for bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was blocked by preparation table. Employee moved table for access.
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 Dayana and Yenisey were hired about 5 months ago no proof of employee training.
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. Observed two employees present hired about 5 months ago no proof of food employees reporting agreement. The manager printed the form and employees read it and signed it.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in reach in cooler, gallons of milk and personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chef placed items in employee only labeled container.
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraints and employees placed over hair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair at the front of reach-in freezer.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs stored next to whipped cream at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the whipped cream to the top part of the reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed garlic in oil dated 07-17-2023. Operator discarded the garlic in oil.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine > 100 ppm). Operator added water to get 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager moved the can opener to the ware washing area to be cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by boxes of fruit. The boxes were moved.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair in front of reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer with vegetables.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a single service box on floor, next to hand wash sink. Operator picked up the box.
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