Construction Catering
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Construction Catering appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2023. Construction Catering was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Construction Catering is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy certificates for Felix B., and Ena V., Rufino M., Santiago D., Yelenys G., Joel N., Elena M., Celeste M., Crixa S., and Miriam S. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several groove cutting boards at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
78
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
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 quaternary chemical test kit expired 2022.
16-37-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled under hood system at kitchen area.
36-27-5
86
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of collard greens on the shelf in the main prep area. Observed inside the refrigerated prep area inside crates: dented 4 cans of apple sauce and 2 cans of diced peaches. Operator removed all cans.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on a table by clean cutting boards. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of sanitizer buckets. Observed the operator move the chlorine sanitizer bucket to the bottom shelf of the table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) on a prep table in the main prep area. Observed the operator prepare another sanitizer bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crates with milk stored on the floor inside the outside refrigerated cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Shelf with single service items: plastic clamshells not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor by the employee restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Prometrics: Yumilsus Gonzalez, expired 03/01/24 and Ignacio E Gouk, expired 01/28/24.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. During the time of the inspection, observed 6 employees working, certified manager Jonathan Douek, arrived during the inspection. Inspector advised operator, a certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer. Observed ice build-up on the walk in freezer floor. Observed employee hose down the ice during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
78
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back area, by the walk in coolers, ceiling tiles with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ice machine inside the refrigerated prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in front of the cook line: can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed underneath the three compartment sink : a spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Operator discarded the spray bottle with degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed inside the refrigerator prep kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back area, by the walk in coolers, ceiling tiles with water damage.
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the employee restrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ice machine inside the refrigerated prep area.
36-27-5
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.observed not hot water running on hand wash sink located next to hot holding box and slicer machine. Operator open the underneath hot water faucet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling by walk in freezer doors.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the ovens at the kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Underneath of preparation table located in front of the cook line.
14-20-4
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the three compartment sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator prepared new solution, (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed bucket with quaternary sanitizer solution at 400+ppm. Operator prepared new quaternary sanitizer solution, 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee washing pans, rinse the pans and then attempt to put on the bottom shelf of a prep table. Inspector coached the employee, set up the three compartment sink, and trained the employee on the proper dishwashing steps. Provided the handout to the operator for the dishwashing.
53B-16-4
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 the operator and provided the handout for the clean-up plan for vomit/diarrhea. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Air conditioned prep area, by the prep table. Operator placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. . Food Employee Reporting Agreement emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Rudy and Jonathan.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Located inside the air conditioned prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Back kitchen: several pans stored on the bottom shelf of a prep table in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pans, rinse the pans and then attempt to put on the bottom shelf of a prep table. Inspector coached the employee and trained the employee on the proper dishwashing steps. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the walls and the floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 5 doors glass reach in cooler interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop stored on the floor by by the hand washing sink in the prep room by the employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
33
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Construction Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Construction Catering on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Construction Catering?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Construction Catering.
How does Construction Catering compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Construction Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Construction Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Construction Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Construction 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 Construction Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Construction Catering is inspected around four times per year on average.
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