Banquet Kitchen

788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

Catering

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Banquet Kitchen eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Banquet Kitchen squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep kitchen, large mixer and and slicer. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Prep kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All fan covers inside the walk in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In food preparation area.

21-10-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, Food preparation station.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor, observed Frozen food in the freezer store on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Accumulation of food debris inside reach in freezer food preparation area.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dish machine facility area.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. No sanitizing solution in Food preparation area.

21-12-4

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Aug 4, 2023

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. Kitchen can opener soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most kitchen oven soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on walk in cooler floor.

08B-38-4

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dishwasher area.

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees wearing watches while working with food.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris throughout kitchen can opener. also kitchen microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Person in charge put ice machine out of service. For cleaning.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind con convotherm oven.

36-73-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet Kitchen on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banquet Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Banquet Kitchen.

How does Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banquet Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 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 Banquet Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banquet Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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