Nat's Catering Service
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Nat's Catering Service stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Nat's Catering Service's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw turkey wings thawing at room temperature. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
74
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw turkey wings thawing at room temperature over 3 compartment sink area.
06-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw turkey wings thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the establishment prep areas and kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cook line area.
36-27-5
78
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked: rice 120°F, turkey wings 118°F on top the oven. Manager is going to reheat them to 165°F and put them on the steaming table. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall dusty over triple sink.
36-27-5
70
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Good debris inside oven.
22-08-4
86
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on oven doors.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler ice buildup.
14-69-4
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: On 1/18/2024 at the time of the callback inspection waiting on test result. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw oxtails no separated from cheddar cheese inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. I explained to dishwasher to wash dishes in the correct order **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
50
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler
14-33-4
74
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in fre **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler by the door
22-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nat's Catering Service last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nat's Catering Service on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nat's Catering Service?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nat's Catering Service.
How does Nat's Catering Service compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Nat's Catering Service most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Nat's Catering Service's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nat's Catering Service have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nat's Catering Service 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 Nat's Catering Service inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nat's Catering Service is inspected around three times per year on average.
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