Mena Catering
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Mena Catering, located at 7462 SW 48 St in Miami, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on April 8, 2026, with a score of 82. The inspection noted four minor violations, including soiled ceiling tiles, a torn walk-in cooler gasket, and soiled hood filters and fan covers. This recent inspection aligns with a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments for the catering facility.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
82
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in freezer in back prep area with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located in back prep area with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at the main cook line with grease accumulation.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located in back prep area soiled.
36-27-5
82
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at bakery preparation area. As per person in charge, repair will commence on following day.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair located near kitchen. Also observed plastic spatulas in poor repair near dish machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of exit doors at dry storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink when valves are off.
29-11-4
82
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at women's bathroom. Employee repaired valve. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of roll up door near dry storage area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor underneath stairwell.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near oven at bakery area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed carnitas (80F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per chef, more than 2 hours prior. Chef took product to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over shredded chicken at reach in cooler at preparation area. Chef rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cracker meal container. Chef removed bowl.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and reach in cooler handles at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance at dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pot stored on floor at kitchen. Chef placed pot on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed both walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door at dry storage area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near oven at preparation area.
36-27-5
47
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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