Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

CATERING SHOP INC

14233 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176

FoodCatering
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Nov 18, 2025
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24197195

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025

36-36-4

Detail 24197196

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At back door area. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24197197

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24197193

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above white chest freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 24197192

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside white chest freezer. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24197194

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in dry storage. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 23853667

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of corn meal. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23853669

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area near back door

35B-01-4

Detail 23853666

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door

08B-38-4

Detail 23853670

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23853668

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23853665

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in prep area. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 23575855

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of dry macaroni. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23575856

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near triple sink

08B-38-4

Detail 23575858

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in dry storage. Operator picked up bucket Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23575857

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest reach in freezer Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23575854

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in freezer soiled. Operator began to clean bottom of reach in freezer Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 23575859

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored inverted on shelf at prep table. Operator inverted single service containers Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23236841

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled towel stored inside the hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23236840

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.

36-02-5

Detail 23236839

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

08B-38-4

Detail 22841022

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic oil container stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed item and placed it correctly. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22841020

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled. Observed hood system soiled. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22841019

Basic - Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at front counter.

14-09-4

Detail 22841021

Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22841023

Basic - Observed walk -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08B-01-4

Detail 22617222

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

11-27-4

Detail 22617225

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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed handout, and placed it at kitchen wall. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22617219

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 22617218

Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator, and and provided email form. Operator printed forms, and provided signed employee form. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22617216

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 22617217

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.

08B-38-4

Detail 22617221

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk bucket stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed item, and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22617223

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at dry storage.

22-16-4

Detail 22617224

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.

14-17-4

Detail 22617220

Basic - Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 21

01B-01-4

Detail 21265817

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented pineapple slices can. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21265805

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly flying around the front area not touching food. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21265811

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved the meat to a shelf under the lettuce inside the glass reach in cooler located in the front area. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21265799

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed eggs over salted cod inside the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the eggs down. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 21265801

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach walking around the floor under the ovens in the kitchen area.

03B-01-6

Detail 21265802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scramble eggs with ham (119F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (120F - Hot Holding); steamed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (123F - Hot Holding) inside the steam table located by the front counter. As per operator the food had been there for one hour. Operator removed them and sent them to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21265806

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ceviche without date mark as per operator prepared two days ago in the glass door reach cooler located in the front area.

32-04-4

Detail 21265813

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom located in the kitchen area.

24-07-4

Detail 21265800

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean large pots stored outside by the mop sink. Operator sent them to be cleaned inside at the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21265803

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles throughout the kitchen prep table and front area.

40-06-5

Detail 21265807

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored under prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed it.

14-11-5

Detail 21265812

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair in reach in cooler located in the catering area.

36-73-4

Detail 21265815

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed drains soiled located in the kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21265808

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food such as container of rice and pickles stored on the floor on the catering area storage. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21265816

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container with handle inside sugar, handle touching product located under prep table in the front area. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 21265810

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 21265797

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on hand washing sink located in the restroom by the kitchen and catering area.

21-44-1

Detail 21265804

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep tables located in the front prep area and kitchen prep area. Operator removed from the table. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21265798

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21265809

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside the walk-in cooler. Observed shelves by the dish area inside the kitchen pitted.

02D-01-5

Detail 21265814

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container without label located under prep table by the front area. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 20813577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20811013

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around the kitchen area not touching food. Observed 1 live fly flying around the front counter area not touching food. Observed approximately 20 live flies standing on the wall at the back storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20811017

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature in the kitchen area, operator placed eggs in the walk in cooler.

29-34-4

Detail 20811011

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front counter hose. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20811010

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under the 3 compartment sink located at the back area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20811012

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans stored on the dry storage floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20811016

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled.

36-02-5

Detail 20811015

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 20811014

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at the front counter, operator discarded water and prepared a new solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 20463891

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-26: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20463890

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-26: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 20

35A-02-6

Detail 20459262

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies standing on unwashed plantains with the peel on it stored at dry storage area, operator discarded food.

03A-02-5

Detail 20459263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (45°F - Cold Holding) as per operator due to the rush time less than 30 minutes. Observed butter (47°F - Cold Holding) in the 2 door cooler located at the dry storage area as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed butter in the freezer.

29-34-4

Detail 20459265

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib located at the front by the steam table.

22-02-4

Detail 20459260

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 20459261

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths stored inside the hand sink located by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area.

16-37-1

Detail 20459264

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strip. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20459257

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20459254

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20459273

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ceviche as operator prepared two days ago with no date marked.

32-04-4

Detail 20459266

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

13-02-4

Detail 20459267

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20459255

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20459270

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20459256

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer located at the dry storage area.

10-20-4

Detail 20459259

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

38-07-4

Detail 20459271

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 1 light in the kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 20459269

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees hand sink located at the dry storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 20459268

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

21-10-4

Detail 20459272

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

36-02-5

Detail 20459258

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.