A Joy Wallace Catering

18001 Old Cutler Rd Ste 362, Miami, FL 33157

Catering

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, A Joy Wallace Catering has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting A Joy Wallace Catering on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

14-69-4

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

22-02-4

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

14-11-5

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

14-17-4

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

36-27-5

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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**

31B-02-4

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

14-69-4

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**

42-01-4

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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**

53B-01-5

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

22-08-4

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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

29-42-4

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

01D-01-5

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

22-31-4

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**

24-05-4

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**

40-06-5

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

14-69-4

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

21-04-4

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**

21-08-4

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**

23-24-4

Dec 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

29-34-4

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

32-12-5

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

36-34-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the cook line

36-36-4

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

14-69-4

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

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Joy Wallace Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Joy Wallace Catering on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Joy Wallace Catering?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A Joy Wallace Catering.

How does A Joy Wallace Catering compare to other restaurants in Miami?

A Joy Wallace Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has A Joy Wallace Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A Joy Wallace Catering have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A Joy Wallace Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is A Joy Wallace Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A Joy Wallace Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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