Banquet Kitchen

1109 Brickell Ave, 5Th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
Catering
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Banquet Kitchen has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Banquet Kitchen on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can Opener, soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most Kitchen employee wearing watches, while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Top surface .
16-03-4
67
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oscar can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Next to ice equipment.
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven accumulation of old grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
05-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
14-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC.
14-33-4
74
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Top surface dusty.
16-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris throughout can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet Kitchen on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banquet Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Banquet Kitchen.

How does Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than 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 four 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 two times per year on average.