Buena Vida Catering

7165 Sw 47 St Unit 312, Miami, FL 33155
Catering
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Buena Vida Catering has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Buena Vida Catering's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken stock at 55 F. As per operator was made last night. Instructed operator that stop sale is issued. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stock at 55 F. As per operator was made last night. Instructed operator that stop sale is issued. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler next to three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pair of shoes stored under prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Jun 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine testing kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed five cracked floor tiles near kitchen prep area.
36-17-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buena Vida Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buena Vida Catering on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Buena Vida Catering compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Buena Vida Catering most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Buena Vida Catering's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buena Vida Catering have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buena Vida Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.