Elite Catering Services of Miami
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Elite Catering Services of Miami stretching back to 2022. Elite Catering Services of Miami was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Elite Catering Services of Miami's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing from hose Bibb at cook line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation table across 3 compartment sink at cook line. Manager removed and washed properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle of water on top preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal open bottle water inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed chocolate pudding dented can inside walk in cooler.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation table. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under prep table broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shied in despair in top preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers being stored on the floor inside storage room. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed by 3 compartment sink spray bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer with more water; spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe a spry bottles containing chlorine sanitizer not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile broken inside dry storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored over cut onions employee foods not fully segregated from restaurant food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle at preparation table sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. observed standing water next to hot warmers at prepping area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside dry storage room.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of flour being stored on the floor inside dry storage room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single to go containers being stored inside dry storage room. Manager removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top of preparation table. Employee washed can opener during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Observed Osmany and Ariel employees training expired 10-27-24
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cutting knife being stored between compartment sink and wall. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust on top of dry storage area.
36-34-5
61
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed employees handling food with out hair restraint. Manager told employees to use hair nets, employees put hair nets on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floors tiles at storage area by food warmers.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives being stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Manager removed and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside walk in cooler next to box of cream cheese, Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can with garbanzo beans dented.
01B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on single serve items storage room.
36-32-5
78
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burn out inside walk in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer floor and door.
14-69-4
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
74
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Provided form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven disrepair located cook line area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Hand was sink located men's bathroom. **Warning**
14-23-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located near enter three compartments sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
70
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of fruit cocktails. Operator separated cans to return to vendors. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located under prep table at kitchen area. Employees removed old labels from food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elite Catering Services of Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elite Catering Services of Miami on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elite Catering Services of Miami?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Elite Catering Services of Miami.
How does Elite Catering Services of Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Elite Catering Services of Miami most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Elite Catering Services of Miami's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Elite Catering Services of Miami have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Elite Catering Services of Miami 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 Elite Catering Services of Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elite Catering Services of Miami is inspected around four times per year on average.
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