Flans and Catering
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Flans and Catering stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Flans and Catering is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of the hot box soiled observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Manager removed boxes from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed all three oven soiled inside.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipment soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
90
May 6, 2025
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 hot box warmer soiled in the inside. Manager cleaned hot box warmer **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Manager stored case of yuca bites in a shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 12/23. Operator provided a new quaternary test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. . Observed back door mesh ripped **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven shelves with rust. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alejandro hired 4 months ago with no employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed back door mesh ripped. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen and sweet plains stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
22-08-4
78
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area, by the cookline and in prep area . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 operator and provided handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed kitchen oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cassava cases stored on the floor (in the walk in freezer. Observed container of seasonings and cases cooking oil box under flat-top grill . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By the cookline: observed 1 capped off drain pipe and two water line pipes in the wall where the hand washing sink was installed by the back door.
31A-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer: cases of raw chicken stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flans and Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flans and Catering on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flans and Catering?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Flans and Catering.
How does Flans and Catering compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Flans and Catering most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Flans and Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flans and Catering have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flans and 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 Flans and Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flans and Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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