PHOENIX CATERING GROUP LLC
21800 SW 162 AVE, Miami FL 33170 · 3053034490
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Form was provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017061408 | Dec 27, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2016012335 | Feb 9, 2016 | Jun 22, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; missing breaker.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed near dishwasher.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter reach in cooler. Coach operator.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hand cream on handsink in warewash area. Operator removed on site.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; missing breaker.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed on knife magnet.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hand cream on handsink in warewash area. Operator removed on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter : tuna raw (56F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour and cold bar is only open from 12:00-1:00 pm and Irene are thrown away. Inspector provided TPHC form.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: rice (92F - Hot Holding); quinoa (89F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour and all hot bar items are from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and not saved for next day. Inspector provided TPHC form via email.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer on prep tip above front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; missing breaker.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed on knife magnet.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 14, 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
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank stored by the exit door at the back. Tank was removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil container stored in the dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not identified at the front counter. Operator identified the salt.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce and oranges inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom of the shelf.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank stored by the exit door at the back.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed all utensils not inverted by the dishwasher machine, employee inverted them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled by the coffee station.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Employee removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor.observed plastic coke bottles stored on the floor of the storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor at the storage.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 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. Form was provided to operator.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 10/21.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup on the preparation area. Operator removed it.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a beard guard.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the preparation table and also at the coffee station. Operator removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not labeled. Operator labeled the salt.
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.