Balou's Kitchen & Catering

4114 Nw 167 St, Miami Gardens, FL 33054

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2023

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 27, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.

By comparison, the average Miami Gardens facility scores 80, putting Balou's Kitchen & Catering on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Hole on floor **Warning**

36-10-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door broken **Warning**

14-11-5

Aug 3, 2022

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balou's Kitchen & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balou's Kitchen & Catering on file is from Feb 27, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Balou's Kitchen & Catering compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Balou's Kitchen & Catering most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Balou's Kitchen & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Balou's Kitchen & Catering have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Balou's Kitchen & Catering means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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