Sanafit Catering

1440 79 St Causeway, North Bay Village, FL 33141
Catering
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Sanafit Catering, the earliest from 2023. Sanafit Catering was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.

The city-wide average sits at 69, which Sanafit Catering's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining in to hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives and spatula in between wall and equipment near 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing sign.
31B-04-4
64
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired on 03/15/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: As per owner, manager certification exam is scheduled. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired on 03/15/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with black mold-like at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
86
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile over 3 sink compartment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Observed water damage on ceiling tile over 3 sink compartment. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile across from storage shelf soiled with a mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Observed ceiling tile across from storage shelf soiled with a mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 rusted cans stored on storage shelf. Observed 1 can of kidney beans and 3 cans of black eyed peas. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee finished eating, donned gloves and began stirring rice at preparation room. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich presser soiled with old food debris, stored at prep table near restroom. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula stored inside of hand wash sink near reach in cooler in kitchen. Owner removed spatula from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed 3 employees, Elena, Sandra, Tamara, handling food preparations at the time of the inspection with no proof of food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from ice machine draining into hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile over 3 sink compartment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile across from storage shelf soiled with a mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from food to be served to the public at reach in cooler in kitchen and observed black bean stored on prep counter in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven mitts and toaster in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
30
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice,mashed potatoes and green beans not date marked in reach in cooler, as per manager over 24 hours. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in some ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen area and dry storage area.
38-07-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sanafit Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sanafit Catering on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sanafit Catering?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sanafit Catering.

How does Sanafit Catering compare to other restaurants in North Bay Village?

Sanafit Catering most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Bay Village average of 69.

Has Sanafit Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sanafit Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sanafit 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 Sanafit Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sanafit Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.