Miami Nutrition Catering

420 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Catering
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Miami Nutrition Catering has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.

Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed Spray bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) at 3 compartment sink. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer with water Spray Bottle (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on top of preparation table across ovens at kitchen area. Operator removed corrected at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at dry storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary chemical test strips expired 06/01/2024.
16-37-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside milk reach in cooler.
23-03-4
74
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to the three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven soiled.
22-08-4
86
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler wall soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind equipments. Operator cleaned the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
95
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Operator cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Iracel Llorca expired on 07/30/2023, Juan Carlos Armenteros expired on 07/23/2023, Restituto Cespedes expired on 07/26/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.
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
82
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sink sign at the kitchen hand sink. Operator posted handwashing sign provided at the kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on top of the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table. Operator put cellphone away.
40-06-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor under the three compartment sink.
36-02-5
82
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miami Nutrition Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miami Nutrition Catering on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miami Nutrition Catering?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Miami Nutrition Catering.

How does Miami Nutrition Catering compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Miami Nutrition Catering most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Miami Nutrition Catering's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Miami Nutrition Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Miami Nutrition Catering inspected?

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