PHOENIX CATERING GROUP LLC
8501 SW 129 TERR, Miami FL 33156 · 305-257-8052
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 block of Parmesan cheese with mold.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage racks.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Sep 30, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 block of Parmesan cheese with mold.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket during inspection.
Mar 11, 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 ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cultured buttermilk with expiration date 06-25-2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cultured buttermilk with expiration date 06-25-2024.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to mop sink.
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. Observed the same employee from (last inspection 6 months ago) Kathryn Shirley present at the establishment no proof of employee training. And Thomas Chan working with the company about for one year no proof of employee training.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while cutting raw beef.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet towel next to the cutting board at preparation area.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed the establishment offered raw wahoo. As per operator they will cook the wahoo until 145°F For 15 seconds before preparing the ceviche.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500 ppm). Operator added water to get 300 ppm.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor. Operator moved the oil container up from the floor.
Apr 26, 2024□ 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 ▾
Two Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored next to cooked shredded beef at walk-in freezer. Operated relocation the cooked beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells stored over butter at walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500 ppm). Operator added water to get 200 ppm.
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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three employees hired more than three months no proof of food safety employees training.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken broth not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. The gauge of rinse step is not working.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted the utensils.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink located next to two preparation sink.
Two Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.