Aff Catering
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Aff Catering has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Homestead facility scores 70, putting Aff Catering on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with name.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container by dry storage. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed split peas container not covered at cook line, operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed black shelves at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
64
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored above raw pork on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (43F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator food was preparing 30 minutes ago.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in nonfood-grade bags at walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened tomato paste can not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area.
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed black shelves rusted at walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves storing plantains and fries at walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean metal containers across 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
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 in sugar container at cook line, operator stored properly during inspection.
10-01-5
43
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked onions dated on 05/19 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle by dry storage. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef not dated as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on raw rice container at dry storage, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed on hand wash sink near cook line.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour container open, operator closed during inspection. Also rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
21-12-4
55
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed beets can opened at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated and moved to plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade, operator moved can opener to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observe on hand wash sink next to cook line, operator provided another soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe at walk in cooler under neat shelves. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observe slow draining on hand wash sink by cook line.
29-20-5
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food cases on walk in cooler floor. As per operator they received food delivery. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen area by stove.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing one cover at preparation area.
38-07-4
74
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold-like growth on sweet peas container at walk in cooler. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sweet peas container dated on 04/22 on shelves at walk in cooler. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside raw onions and tomatoes container, on preparation table, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents at storage area and dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, Manager moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed next to establishment food on shelves at walk in cooler, Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk gallons container stored on walk in cooler floor, Manager stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 on seasoning container at preparation area. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed WC during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to entrance door.
14-17-4
47
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored next raw fish in shelves at walk in cooler, operator rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400ppm); operator discarded solution and replaced with a new one.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm); **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed No training for Jose A. Diaz,has been working more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted blade of 2 can openers, at the kitchen area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified next to mop sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out last inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under meat shelves at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Operator moved rack during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS next to preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots stored not inverted under preparation table next to stove at kitchen area. Operator rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
41
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (132 F - Hot Holding) at Cambro hot holding unit. As per manager for less than one hour. Operator reheating the products at the microwave. Final temperature (167°F- reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose installed without vacuum breaker next to exit door.
29-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some grease build up on shelves located in front of three compartment sink.
23-03-4
70
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aff Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aff Catering on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aff Catering?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aff Catering.
How does Aff Catering compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Aff Catering most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Aff Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aff Catering have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aff Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aff Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aff Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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