Hughs Catering

4351 Ne 12 Ter, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Hughs Catering stretching back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Oakland Park average 85, so Hughs Catering is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: 60 days **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Manager print and posted procedures **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Chef placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine.

16-32-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee removed cell phone **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.

16-55-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 18, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hughs Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hughs Catering on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hughs Catering?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hughs Catering.

How does Hughs Catering compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Hughs Catering most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Hughs Catering's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hughs 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 Hughs Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hughs Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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