EXQUISITE CATERING BY ROBERT
1800 NE 150 ST, North Miami FL 33181 · 305.949.0780
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017054911 | Nov 14, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. Employee cleaned it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauces not labeled. Manager labeled all bottles.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by cooking line and by salad station. Manager provided them.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for high temperature dishwashing machine.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: Chili and Collard green without date marked inside walk in freezer. As per manager food items cooked lees than 7 days. Manager put the correct date marked on chili and Collard green.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauges not working. Manager called technician.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by ice machine. Manager provided it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen cooked: pork, and sweet potatoes inside walk in cooler without date marked. Manager put the date marked on the cooked pork and sweet potatoes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair by cooking line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink by triple sink. Manager put a handwashing sign on it.
Sep 6, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle inside the salt container. Chef removed it.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired since 3/9/2023
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs in kitchen area. Manager printed the signs and posted them.
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 food lasagna and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler,
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired since 3/9/2023
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Employee cleaned it up during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs in kitchen area. Manager printed the signs and posted them.
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans with cream corn.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager corrected it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled by salad preparation area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under shelves inside walk in freezer.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge is not working properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris debris inside oven. Manager told employee to clean it. He started to do so.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, by cooking equipments. Employee cleaned up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table on salad station. Manager put t it back inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. Next to the hand washing sink. Manager disconnected it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for high temperature dishwasher machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted stored under preparation table. Advised manager, he corrected it
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauges not recording the water temperature. Manager called technician
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at Salas station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled by cooking line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager placed it inside the sanitizer solution bucket
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.