Greater Miami Caterers

4001 Nw 31 Ave, /2 Buildings, Miami, FL 33142
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 14 inspections at Greater Miami Caterers, the earliest from 2022. Greater Miami Caterers was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer needs a deep cleaning. Manager sent equipment to dishwashing station. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at walk in freezer needs some repair.
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dishwashing station wall soiled.
36-27-5
82
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at walk in cooler by entrance of main kitchen.
36-24-5
90
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at walk in cooler #1 wall in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
86
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at production and storage area. Manager placed a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees certificates expired on current month 08-01-2025.
53B-05-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at main prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Observed soiled floors inside walk in cooler. Manager sent employee for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed by walk in cooler entrance at main kitchen.
36-04-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink located at production and storage area.
29-11-4
67
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
95
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler wall soiled on some areas, walk in cooler by the prep room.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Manager refilled bucket with new sanitizer solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
86
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover and light shield in veggie walk-in cooler soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulated debris observed at walk in cooler number 4. Observed ceiling fans soiled with accumulated dust near ware washing area in kitchen.
23-03-4
95
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked beans (130F - Hot Holding), as per operator items was cooked and packaged approximately one hour ago, operator reheated beans to Cooked beans (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in preparation sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature 85F at hand wash sink in warehouse storage area. Water running for 2 minutes All other sinks have hot water with a minimum temperature of 100F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employees using cup with no handle to scoop watermelon **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink. Operator repaired pipe leak. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4
61
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink adjacent to dishwasher. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in ware washing, pastry, and kitchen walk way.
36-32-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greater Miami Caterers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greater Miami Caterers on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Greater Miami Caterers?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Greater Miami Caterers.

How does Greater Miami Caterers compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Greater Miami Caterers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Greater Miami Caterers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Greater Miami Caterers have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Greater Miami Caterers 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 Greater Miami Caterers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Greater Miami Caterers is inspected around four times per year on average.