City Chef Catering

1321 Nw 155 Dr, Miami, FL 33169

Catering

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, City Chef Catering has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed 3 door reach-in freezer shelves with rust”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so City Chef Catering is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

22-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the bathroom and storage room.

36-17-5

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the bathroom.

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in 3 door reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Observed 3 door reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in the walk in cooler.

36-10-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink with shelves rusted.

14-33-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice build up. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at reach in freezer torn by 3 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled by 3 compartment sink.

22-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer with rusted shelves by 3 compartment sink.

14-33-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler.

36-10-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pots wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was City Chef Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at City Chef Catering on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at City Chef Catering?

Across the inspection record, “observed 3 door reach-in freezer shelves with rust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Chef Catering.

How does City Chef Catering compare to other restaurants in Miami?

City Chef Catering most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has City Chef Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Chef Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at City Chef Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is City Chef Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, City Chef Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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