EMMYS CATERING
9351 SW 56 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305-403-1881
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above pork belly inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017031875 | Jun 28, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | $800 |
| 1--2016049502 | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | $600 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 441 41 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw pork inside the walk in cooler. Person in charge inverted them.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hand inside 2 compartment sink instead of using the hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside the hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken stock held more than 24 hrs without date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle to scoop seasoning products.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed vacuumed packaging mahi mahi and salmon being thawed inside the sealed bag. Owner moved the items out of the bag completely.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee water container on prep table in the kitchen. Container was discarded.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee moved the wet towel and placed a plastic mat.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad table reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed most of the food items stored without cover inside the walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the hand sink located in the back kitchen area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. Observe walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall near cook line soiled.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 441 41 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine located at the front li e with empty sanitizer container, chlorine 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer bucket, the. 50 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Glassware and silverware not sanitized after washing, as evidence of dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer container, then, DM chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken underneath raw shrimp in the reach in cooler located by the mop sink. Employee inverted them.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in a prep sink. Employee was coached about washing his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the slicer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located in the backside. Employee restocked the station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken and cooked cod fish from Monday 2/9 without date marking inside the walk in cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopied certificates.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server that prepares shakes with a bracelet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed missing interior metal cover for reach in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the backsplash of the stove in the kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the hand sink located in the kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Obsrrved cooked cod fish inside uncovered container in the walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the 2 compartment sink.
Oct 8, 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
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 441 41 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched trash can with gloves and continue working with clean utensils. Employees were couched.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plant food stored inside shopping market bag inside walk in cooler. Employee changed the bag immediately.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked shredded beef underneath raw shrimp inside reach in cooler located at the cook line. Employee reorganized the food storage order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast batter at 70 F left at room temperature for around 30 minutes. Owner decided discarded the product voluntarily.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the cook line station. Owner restocked the station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray plastic spray bottle with no label to identify the product name.
Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling above the hood in the kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding by the kitchen entrance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to clean containers with food on shelving.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when engaged in food activity.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on kitchen wall at the bottom next to the hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris on walk in cooler shelves and reach in freezer gaskets.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish fillets thawing inside standing water. Employee started cooking the fish.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiples wet towels left on different kitchen counters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt, flour with no labels inside kitchen area. Owner placed labels on them.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 441 41 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw fish inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted them.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 egg with broken shell. Egg was discarded.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee slicing raw beef, then stirring the lentils without handwashing in between.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees weraring bracelets.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach freezer used to store potato balls, yuca, Mamey, etc.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counter in the kitchen.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.
Observed some ceiling tiles with stains at kitchen.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 441 41 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above pork belly inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about the use of the hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in a spray bottle with no label. Owner labeled it as alcohol.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets when handling food.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the white rice. Employee corrected it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located underneath hot display.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go hot cups and lids boxes stored on the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut vegetables stored inside uncovered container. Employee covered it.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 441 41 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing different bracelets when engaged in food preparation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor.
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 441 41 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty plates and returning with food to customers without washing her hands in between.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certcertificates are expired : Licet Salazar expired on 2/1/2024 and Israel Salazar on 2/6/2024., both from ServSafe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it immediately.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed approximately 9+ employees handling food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at the front. Station was restocked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts ( flan, 3 leches, 4 leches and rice pudding without label with date marking ( as per cook, all desserts are from Monday 2/19).
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing different bracelets when engaged in food preparation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 441 41 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside the 3 compartment sink.Employee was advised to wash her hands in the hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts ( flan, 3 leches, 4 leches and rice pudding without label with date marking. All from Saturday 9/16, as per person in charge. Employee placed the date at the bottom of the desserts.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when prepping food.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed salad station cooler with broken gaskets.
Food stored on floor. Observed sugar paper package stored on the floor at the front area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor.
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