Extra Hands Events & Catering
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Extra Hands Events & Catering has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miramar restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Observed employee touch raw chicken and then dispersed salt and pepper without washing hands. After brief education, operator wash hands and wear gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pasta cooked on 09/07/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at front line.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Observed an open gallon of whole milk stored in walk-in cooler. Pe operator, milk open on 1/19/2023. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed cleaning material stored in handwash sink at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -Observed probe temperature not working.
05-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open bottle with drinking water stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed her drinking water and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
31B-04-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
45
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RIC- raw beef over cooked corn, operator placed raw beef under RTE food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster Emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers ceviche poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee chocolate bar inside lower cooler in front counter, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven stove with build up of food debris and grease..
22-08-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Extra Hands Events & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Extra Hands Events & Catering on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Extra Hands Events & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Extra Hands Events & Catering.
How does Extra Hands Events & Catering compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Extra Hands Events & Catering most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Extra Hands Events & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Extra Hands Events & Catering have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Extra Hands Events & Catering 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 Extra Hands Events & Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Extra Hands Events & Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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