Hearts of Palm Catering
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Hearts of Palm Catering has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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3
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Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to reach in cooler. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Flour scoop handle in contact with flour. Observed metal scoop inside flour container, manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed white bucket with condensed milk being stored on the floor next to prep table across reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to reach in cooler. Provided manager with sign via email. Manager printed and displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer door handles soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside metal container next to reach in cooler .
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with dulce de leche being stored on the floor. Next to preparation table. Also observed plastic container with cooking oil next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed during inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at back of building area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with dark substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 reach in coolers soiled with food debris at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar and flour not labeled next to preparation table . Employee labeled product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe reach in cooler with rusted shelves located across prep table.
14-33-4
86
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked pasta.operator placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked inside the reach in cooler. Operator said it was cooked Sunday. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop, operator removed it.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the reach in cooler cutting board at the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 opened bottles stored inside the reach in freezer.operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a flour container not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn near located across the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a set of knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed knives immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
86
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in freezer's door is closing properly. Gasket need to be replaced.
14-11-5
90
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hearts of Palm Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hearts of Palm Catering on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hearts of Palm Catering?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hearts of Palm Catering.
How does Hearts of Palm Catering compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hearts of Palm Catering most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hearts of Palm Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hearts of Palm Catering have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hearts of Palm 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 Hearts of Palm Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hearts of Palm Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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