TANIA'S CATERING
2535 W 3 AVENUE, Hialeah FL 33010 · 305.805.4185
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table, sweet plantains (120F - Hot Holding); according to cook prepared 1 hour ago. Operator reheated food in fryer, 2nd temperature 170F - Reheating )
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two red cutting boards with cuts marks that are no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean equipment stored next to three compartment sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed concrete floor not sealed in some kitchen areas.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor entrance.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table, sweet plantains (120F - Hot Holding); according to cook prepared 1 hour ago. Operator reheated food in fryer, 2nd temperature 170F - Reheating )
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced ham no date labeled cut 32 hours ago according to to operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen shelf food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves under preparation table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed front of walk in freezers on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ovens soiled.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler soiled.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb. By the cooking line, near the exit door.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with oil stored on the floor by the dry storage.
May 28, 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
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired 2-1-2016
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most cutting boards.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete not sealed in certain area kitchen area.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat touching thank you bags in the walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the entire establishment.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Thought out the entire kitchen.
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed walk in freezer in the middle not maintained clean and organized.
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.