Dixie Catering
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Dixie Catering 16 times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Hialeah restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
16
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside men bathroom. Observed at men bathroom. **Warning**
42-01-4
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
78
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 wall behind main cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash station located outside employee restrooms leaking water from pipe underneath.
29-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers located on dry table with water accumulation on outer rim. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
78
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels stored in chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Soap, Gallon Clorox, on preparation table next to cleaned cutting board. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding), stored in cooler room. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding), stored in cooler room. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Collard Greens 6 lbs, 3 Sunset applesauce6 lbs each, 2 Antonio's applesauce 99 oz each. 2 Celorrio diced peaches 106 oz each. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carton milk on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clamshells not inverted, **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
41
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 freezer, operator cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
78
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the ice machine at the preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non grade containers with sliced cucumbers in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 truck, Meal plan: Pasta 127°F-Hot Holding)rice (128°F Hot Holding) cooked chicken (96°F Hot Holding)Sweet potatoes (95°F Hot Holding), rice 102°F- (Hot Holding) cooked fish 108°F cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (104F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (108F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (114F - Hot Holding) Truck 2 Rice (102°F Hot Holding) cooked chicken (96°F-Hot Holding), cooked pasta 116°F Hot Holding), Moro rice (122°F Hot Holding) inside delivery vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1 truck, Meal plan: Pasta 127°F-Hot Holding)rice (128°F Hot Holding) cooked chicken (96°F Hot Holding)Sweet potatoes (95°F Hot Holding), rice 102°F- (Hot Holding) cooked fish 108°F cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (104F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (108F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (114F - Hot Holding) Truck 2 Rice (102°F Hot Holding) cooked chicken (96°F-Hot Holding), cooked pasta 116°F Hot Holding), Moro rice (122°F Hot Holding) inside delivery vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the ice machine at the preparation area. **Warning**
36-27-5
41
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Pork soup, ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed **Time Extended**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed **Time Extended**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (122F - Hot Holding); chicken nuggets (112F - Hot Holding) located inside cooler in delivery van. Observed mixed vegetables (108F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding cabinets. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (122F - Hot Holding); chicken nuggets (112F - Hot Holding) located inside cooler in delivery van. Observed mixed vegetables (108F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding cabinets. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed dishes with not sanitizer step. Instructed employees regarding ware washing procedure. Operator properly set up the 3CS with quaternary sanitation solutions of 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Pork soup, ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employees washing dishes with not sanitation step. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed the following food items yellow rice (112°F/110°F - Cooling); cooked pasta (99°F/90 - Cooling); cooked vegetables (110/108F - Cooling) completed covered in walking cooler. Operator uncovered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener, slicer soiled. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling in front of walk in cooler door. **Warning**
36-32-5
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. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-53-1
27
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the hand washing sink in the prep kitchen by the heated cabinets . Operator turned on the the valve. Water temperature 103F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the walk in cooler: water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the oven in the main kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelves of the prep table.
14-20-4
74
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray sanitizer spray bottle on dry store shelves next to syrup and cereal, located in cooler room. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (66°F - Cold Holding); turkey sandwich (56°F - Cold Holding) located in storage prep area waiting to be pick up and delivery.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (66°F - Cold Holding); turkey sandwich (56°F - Cold Holding) located in storage prep area waiting to be pick up and delivery.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed Sweetened Condensed Milk with mold-like growth, inside walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can with tuna from Chunk light. 66.5 oz. **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager name Maurice Douek expired on 7/11/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Production kitchen, slicer soiled and the prep table in the back food preparation area by the prep sink with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle without label. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under kitchen equipment, manager requested employees to squeeze the water from the floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in double door reach-in freezer, located next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Filter soiled, observed exterior of food container soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on cleaned plastic containers, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under preparation sink and underneath 3 compartment sink located in the air conditioner prep area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. inside the refrigerated assembly kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and hole in the ceiling by the walk in freezer door. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
21
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed air conditioner preparation area first tray sausage (57°F - Cold Holding); second tray sausage (53°F - Cold Holding) located on top of the preparation table. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the three compartment sink (quaternary 400+ppm) operator prep new solutions ( quaternary 200 ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with quaternary sanitation solutions at 400+ ppm, operator add water, recheck 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed air conditioner preparation area first tray sausage (57°F - Cold Holding); second tray sausage (53°F - Cold Holding) located on top of the preparation table. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
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. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form emailed to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees unable to answer how properly set up the three compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel on hand wash sink located in air conditioner room. Operator replaced paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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** **Warning**
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 name Rudy and Jonathan with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 5 doors glass reach in cooler interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the walls and the floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
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 dishes without sanitation solutions. Instructed operator on the proper dishwashing steps. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
25
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dixie Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dixie Catering on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dixie Catering?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dixie Catering.
How does Dixie Catering compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Dixie Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Dixie Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dixie Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dixie 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 Dixie Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dixie Catering is inspected around five times per year on average.
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