Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed quaternary test strips available during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at end of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at end of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from area near ware washing. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available during inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of syrup and frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
50
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket disrepair at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled located by the dry storage area at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 to operator via email, printed and posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen entrance.
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email, printed and posted.
51-13-4
82
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 Claudia Lopez with no employee food training certificate. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket disrepair at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled located by the dry storage area at kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen.
How does Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen 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 Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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