NAT'S CATERING
1739 OPA LOCKA BLVD, Opa Locka FL 33054 · 954-682-0047
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 123°F on the steam table. Manager reheated it to 165°F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by triple sink.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside the oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gask soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw turkey wings thawing in a triple without running water. Manager opened the faucet.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by the oven.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2025
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw turkey wings thawing at room temperature.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection 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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Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw turkey wings thawing at room temperature over 3 compartment sink area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw turkey wings thawing at room temperature.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the establishment prep areas and kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cook line area.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked: rice 120°F, turkey wings 118°F on top the oven. Manager is going to reheat them to 165°F and put them on the steaming table.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall dusty over triple sink.
Oct 18, 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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Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Good debris inside oven.
Apr 25, 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on oven doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler ice buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw oxtails no separated from cheddar cheese inside reach in freezer.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
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/
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. I explained to dishwasher to wash dishes in the correct order
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
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.