Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

ELITE CATERING SERVICES OF MIAMI

7700 NW 37 AVE, Hialeah, FL 33147

FoodCatering
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 5, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 24609959

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile bulging and with water damage at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed ceiling tile bulging and with water damage at cook line. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24609960

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed shelf underneath preparation table with rust. Located across from 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed shelf underneath preparation table with rust. Located across from 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Jun 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 24607432

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over cases of apples and oranges at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24607439

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, products placed inside unit on the previous day. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24607440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, products placed inside unit on the previous day. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24607433

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board with stains at cook line. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24607437

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile bulging and with water damage at cook line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24607436

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded item. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24607434

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of chicken base stored on floor at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-16-4

Detail 24607438

Basic - Observed aprons stored inside women's bathroom. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24607435

Basic - Observed shelf underneath preparation table with rust. Located across from 3 compartment sink. Warning

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 24380707

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing from hose Bibb at cook line.

22-02-4

Detail 24380709

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation table across 3 compartment sink at cook line. Manager removed and washed properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24380711

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Detail 24380710

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle of water on top preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24380708

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal open bottle water inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24056178

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed chocolate pudding dented can inside walk in cooler.

29-42-4

Detail 24056181

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 24056182

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation table. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24056179

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under prep table broken.

38-01-4

Detail 24056177

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shied in despair in top preparation area. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 24056183

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24056180

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers being stored on the floor inside storage room. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

22-39-4

Detail 23712345

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed by 3 compartment sink spray bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer with more water; spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23712343

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe a spry bottles containing chlorine sanitizer not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23712342

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile broken inside dry storage room.

08B-49-4

Detail 23712346

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored over cut onions employee foods not fully segregated from restaurant food.

29-09-4

Detail 23712341

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle at preparation table sink.

36-22-4

Detail 23712340

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. observed standing water next to hot warmers at prepping area.

36-17-5

Detail 23712338

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside dry storage room.

08B-38-4

Detail 23712344

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of flour being stored on the floor inside dry storage room. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23712339

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single to go containers being stored inside dry storage room. Manager removed and stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23465562

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top of preparation table. Employee washed can opener during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23465563

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23465564

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Osmany and Ariel employees training expired 10-27-24

41-17-4

Detail 23465565

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23465561

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust on top of dry storage area.

10-17-4

Detail 23465560

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cutting knife being stored between compartment sink and wall. Repeat Violation

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

13-03-4

Detail 23301242

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed employees handling food with out hair restraint. Manager told employees to use hair nets, employees put hair nets on. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23301243

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 23301240

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floors tiles at storage area by food warmers.

10-17-4

Detail 23301241

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives being stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Manager removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23301239

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside walk in cooler next to box of cream cheese, Manager removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 22945912

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can with garbanzo beans dented.

36-32-5

Detail 22945911

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on single serve items storage room.

14-69-4

Detail 22945913

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-69-4

Detail 22682494

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer floor and door.

36-62-4

Detail 22682495

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burn out inside walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 22682493

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 22318172

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet no vacuum breaker.

41-17-4

Detail 22318170

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22318171

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 22072716

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on hallway near 3 compartment sink tiles missing. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 22072717

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed one of the lights burned out inside walk in cooler.

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22004470

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Still observed no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal. Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 22004471

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Still observed six employees present during inspection. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22004467

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven disrepair located cook line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Still observed oven disrepair located cook line area.Time Extended Time Extended

14-23-4

Detail 22004468

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Hand was sink located men's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Still observed. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22004469

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located near enter three compartments sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Still observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.. Time Extended

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22000489

Intermediate - 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. Provided form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22000487

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22000490

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven disrepair located cook line area. Warning

14-23-4

Detail 22000491

Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Hand was sink located men's bathroom. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22000488

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located near enter three compartments sink. Warning

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-01-4

Detail 21548001

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of fruit cocktails. Operator separated cans to return to vendors. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 21548002

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located under prep table at kitchen area. Employees removed old labels from food containers. Corrected On-Site

Jun 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

38-07-4

Detail 21152390

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing over prep table in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21152391

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust.

14-17-4

Detail 21152392

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-49-4

Detail 20790932

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed inside walk in cooler, personal food and drinks not separate and no identified from food serving to the public. Operator removed immediately and identified as personal use. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20790933

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20523075

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart in front of handwash sink . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20523076

Intermediate - 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.

25-32-4

Detail 20523074

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed salt stored in a chicken base seasoning container

06-01-5

Detail 20523073

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen