Catering Shop
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
67
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Catering Shop stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Catering Shop on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At back door area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above white chest freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in dry storage. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of corn meal. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area near back door
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in prep area. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled towel stored inside the hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.
36-02-5
82
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic oil container stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed item and placed it correctly. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled. Observed hood system soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Observed walk -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
08B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed with operator, and and provided email form. Operator printed forms, and provided signed employee form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed handout, and placed it at kitchen wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk bucket stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed item, and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at dry storage.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catering Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catering Shop on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catering Shop?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Catering Shop.
How does Catering Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Catering Shop most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Catering Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Catering Shop have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Catering Shop 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 Catering Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catering Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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