Banquet & Catering

9703 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Catering
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Banquet & Catering has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Banquet & Catering's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezers near walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven handle at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at cook line at 80 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
23-03-4
70
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above prep station near walk in freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep counter. Chef removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with o,d food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside rice bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in chest freezers in kitchen.
14-69-4
74
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled with accumulation of dust in walk in cooler 1 and 2.
23-03-4
86
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
86
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table. Advised chef he corrected it
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet & Catering on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banquet & Catering?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Banquet & Catering.

How does Banquet & Catering compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?

Banquet & Catering most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bal Harbour average of 77.

Has Banquet & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banquet & Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banquet & 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 Banquet & Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banquet & Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.