MENA CATERING
7462 SW 48 ST, Miami FL 33155 · (305)666-8545
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at women's bathroom. Employee repaired valve.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door with torn gasket.
Apr 8, 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
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with torn gasket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
May 21, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in freezer in back prep area with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located in back prep area with soiled interior.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at the main cook line with grease accumulation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located in back prep area soiled.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at bakery preparation area. As per person in charge, repair will commence on following day.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair located near kitchen. Also observed plastic spatulas in poor repair near dish machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of exit doors at dry storage areas.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink when valves are off.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at women's bathroom. Employee repaired valve.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of roll up door near dry storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor underneath stairwell.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near oven at bakery area.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed carnitas (80F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per chef, more than 2 hours prior. Chef took product to reheat to 165F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over shredded chicken at reach in cooler at preparation area. Chef rearranged products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cracker meal container. Chef removed bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and reach in cooler handles at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance at dry storage area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pot stored on floor at kitchen. Chef placed pot on shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed both walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near oven at preparation area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 tanks inside storage room. Employees placed tanks outside.
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.