Celebration Banquet Hall

12531 W Okeechobee Rd, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

Catering

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

Celebration Banquet Hall appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Celebration Banquet Hall was last inspected on Sep 22, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Hialeah Gardens restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large bottle of soap stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dianelis Vaes, Maribel Cardona.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses, stored on the ice machine over a dusty surface.

10-12-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet handle at hand wash sink in disrepair.

29-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of the reach in cooler soiled, unit located at storage area.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind the preparation table at preparation area.

36-27-5

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

42-01-4

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

22-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

16-21-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink hot water faucet in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

29-09-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on some tiles preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed at hand was sink hot water faucet in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink.

29-09-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed under prep table across from dish machine.

24-18-4

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Celebration Banquet Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Celebration Banquet Hall on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Celebration Banquet Hall?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Celebration Banquet Hall.

How does Celebration Banquet Hall compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?

Celebration Banquet Hall most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.

Has Celebration Banquet Hall's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Celebration Banquet Hall have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Celebration Banquet Hall means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Celebration Banquet Hall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Celebration Banquet Hall is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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