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MBC CATERING

1831 PONCE DE LEON, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 818.993.2941

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT2330036
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 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. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw shell eggs over vegetables.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed container stored inside hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed at kitchen cooling unit with gaskets torn.
Basic/14-10-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed at kitchen underneath equipments.
Basic/36-10-4
The state's own report →
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area with standing water on floor.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Bose and with food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Over freezer.
Basic/36-24-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashing area.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Food trays stored on floor.
Basic/24-07-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · At the time of call back inspection observed no hair restraint on employee. Time Extended
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at prep area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handle soiled at kitchen prep area.
Basic/23-24-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler by storage area.
Basic/05-09-4
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Basic/33-14-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at kitchen with gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided hand out to operator.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in hallway next to kitchen preparation area.
Basic/36-36-4

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.