S & J Catering
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, S & J Catering has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“No chlorine chemical test kit provided” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 78, putting S & J Catering squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
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. No proof of any training available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. No proof available for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on dressing stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, item prepared on 12/4/2025. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with seasonings stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed personal rice and peas stored in refrigerator with establishment food items not segregated or identified. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and purse stored on food preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
43
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans with corn on storage shelves. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed acculturation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for 2 employees.
53B-02-5
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. Observed 2 employees with no food handler training or responsibility to inform about their health status singing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed acculturation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed mash potato powder removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled. -Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
43
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting responsibility for 1 employee.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at prep station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with juices stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored in shelves. -Observed cases with children stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
43
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed a spray bottle with cleaning chemical stored on flour container. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on in-use food preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with children stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
58
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: No chlorine test kit **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with apples stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed cases with chicken stored on walk in freezer floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: At the time of callback inspection, various food items stored on walk-in freezer and kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
55
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2. Observed no soap at handwash sink in kitchen. 3. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At the time of callback inspection, both violations not complied. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At the time of callback inspection, No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At the time of callback inspection, No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with chicken stored on walk in freezer floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At the time of callback inspection, Observed cases with chicken stored on walk in freezer floor. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
74
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. -Observed employee dump sewage water from garage container in 3 compartment sink. Educate employee. Employee wash and sanitize sink. **Warning**
28-17-5
Intermediate - 1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2. Observed no soap at handwash sink in kitchen. 3. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 9:38 a.m. no date marked on cooked chicken, ground beef and Mac and cheese held in refrigerator. Per operator all items prepared on 10/30/23 at 8:00 a.m. Items prepared for more than 25 hours not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee purse stored on food preparation table next to takeout containers. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator received an electronic copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with chicken stored on walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
16-37-1
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw turkey and beef stored in same container in walk-in freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on sauces stored in refrigerator. Per operator, sauces was prepared on 07/26/2022. Operator correctly date marked sauces. Note: Unit is used for long term storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed water melon stored over fruit cocktail in Grista refrigerator. Operator relocate water melon. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was S & J Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at S & J Catering on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at S & J Catering?
Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at S & J Catering.
How does S & J Catering compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
S & J Catering most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miramar average of 78.
Has S & J Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at S & J Catering have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at S & J 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 S & J Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, S & J Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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