Empty Plates Catering.

6118 Nw 7Th Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Empty Plates Catering. has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at shelves at the walk in cooler.

22-31-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the dry storage.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled with dust inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line.

05-09-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Dry storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located at prep table soiled.

22-02-4

Jan 26, 2024

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 can opener soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food ( spinach) without washing hands.

12A-27-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/2022.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empty Plates Catering. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empty Plates Catering. on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empty Plates Catering.?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Empty Plates Catering..

How does Empty Plates Catering. compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Empty Plates Catering. most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Empty Plates Catering.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empty Plates Catering. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empty Plates 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 Empty Plates Catering. inspected?

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

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