Bill's Catering
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Bill's Catering has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical Opa-Locka restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case with chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager put it on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance inside on wall in dishwasher area.
36-27-5
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle inside the sugar container. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees without beard guard in food preparation area.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall in dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table in kitchen area.
21-12-4
55
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
70
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: On 12/03/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside sanitizer bucket. **Warning** **Time Extended**
21-12-4
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP raw beef held for more than 48/hrs. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
74
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with chicken and beef on the floor inside walk in freezer. Chef told employee to put them on the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system soiled.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towels under the cutting boards. Chef removed them and stored inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef corrected it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under dishwasher machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler. Chef corrected it.
08B-47-4
67
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine not dispensing any chlorine sanitizer. Advised chef to use the triple sink. He called technician **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container raw food on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Advised chef, he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table. Advised chef he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bill's Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bill's Catering on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bill's Catering?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bill's Catering.
How does Bill's Catering compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Bill's Catering most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Bill's Catering's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bill's Catering have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bill's 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 Bill's Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bill's Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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