Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

A JOY WALLACE CATERING

18001 OLD CUTLER RD STE 362, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

FoodCatering
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
May 19, 2026
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

May 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-36-4

Detail 24582593

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the dishwasher machine.

40-06-5

Detail 24582591

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse and cell phone stored on shelf with clean utensils. Employee removed her items. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24582592

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed blast chiller gaskets torn.

14-69-4

Detail 24582595

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 24582594

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensil stored upright with the food contact surface up at the 3 compartment sink. Employee stored them properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24582596

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt with pepper and cumin containers not identified at the preparation table in the kitchen area.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24278358

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22764660

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. No proof of training for Employees Oscar Morales, Alexander Torogrssa, Josue Paula, working for over 60days not certified. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22764661

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled located at cook line. Warning

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23821576

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in prep area.

14-11-5

Detail 23821578

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle for walk in cooler in disrepair.

14-17-4

Detail 23821579

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

36-27-5

Detail 23821577

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls inside main walk in cooler.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 23418106

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located at food preparation area. Manager refilled paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23418107

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on fan at walk in freezer on first floor

42-01-4

Detail 23418105

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored correctly at mop sink. The chef had an employee hang to dry. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 22764523

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22764525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled, reach in cooler located in the back of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22764524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 22764526

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

21-08-4

Detail 22764527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed QT sanitation solution 0 ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer solution to 22 ppm on site. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01D-01-5

Detail 22461254

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22461255

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

22-31-4

Detail 22461249

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of a small preparation table in the cool line rusted. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22461253

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled, reach in cooler located in the back of the kitchen. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22461248

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted or protected, stored in the storage shelves at the storage area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22461247

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee backpack stored underneath the preparation table in the cook line area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22461250

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

21-04-4

Detail 22461251

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22461252

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed QT sanitation solution 0 ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer solution to 22 ppm on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21658105

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

36-36-4

Detail 21658104

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the cook line

36-34-5

Detail 21658108

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the cook line.

32-12-5

Detail 21658107

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-11-5

Detail 21658106

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket torn at the pastry kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 21658103

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed in the pastry kitchen