Ray's Cakes & Catering

16606 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33169

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Ray's Cakes & Catering is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Feb 15, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Ray's Cakes & Catering's record stops at Feb 15, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Ray's Cakes & Catering on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-10-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table by cakes.

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during the inspection, validation number 228459750. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-2

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. Observed for Rosenika F, Clervaney M as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Freddy P as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of cake icing stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the standing 2 door unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-33-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ray's Cakes & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ray's Cakes & Catering on file is from Feb 15, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ray's Cakes & Catering?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ray's Cakes & Catering.

How does Ray's Cakes & Catering compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Ray's Cakes & Catering most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Ray's Cakes & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ray's Cakes & Catering have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ray's Cakes & 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.

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