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HUGH’S CATERING

4351 NE 12TH TERR, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954-298-8116

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622233
Grade history
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · 60 days Time Extended
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork loin 44F, cheese 44F, hummus 44F, cream cheese 44F, raw chicken 43F, black beans 44F. Food not prepped or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Manager print and posted procedures
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Chef placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store Charcuterie board Employee removed board from sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains clear liquid identified as degreaser Chef labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed item.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee removed cell phone
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food cart blocked hand washing sink. Chef removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test strips Operator needs chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Food stored on floor. Observed packages of cubed mangoes in plastic container on walk in freezer floor. Chef elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with brown sugar. Chef removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Chef discarded and made sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.