Special Event Catering by Les
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
64
Score
Special Event Catering by Les has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup inside hand wash sink near dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 01/25.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dry storage. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at the main food prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Operator placed under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
64
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelf at walk in cooler with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle at glass door reach in cooler soiled with debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation area grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves and interior at glass door reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at three compartment sink soiled wall with debris.
36-27-5
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Provided shellfish tag handout.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food processed soiled at preparation area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan stored inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at cook line. Also observed ceiling soiled with black substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rolling rack storage shelves soiled at preparation area.
23-03-4
58
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled with old food debris at prep table across from dry storage.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum containers inside hand wash sink next to dry storage.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to dry storage. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Also observed dish racks soiled with black substance.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside bread crumbs bag.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler drawers door handle soiled with food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled with black substance at walk in cooler. Observed ceiling vents at cook line soiled with black substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ceramic bowls and metal bowls stored at shelves in dry storage not properly inverted. Also metal containers stored on shelve in front of bathroom not properly inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 2 paella pans stored on dry storage floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 grooved cutting boards on preparation table across 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Korean noodles stored on kitchen floor. Observed 2 boxes of whole cantaloupe stored on kitchen floor. Observed moose stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at back exit door frame.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on stove oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 3 light shields missing throughout kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink next to dry storage. Observed metal cart soiled with old food debris located in front of stove. Observed shelve underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debts and grease. Also observed shelve under prep table soiled across dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic cups, box of plastic lids, box of bamboo skewers and box of plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink on to floor next to dry storage. Observed leaking from pipe in to containers at walk in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
29
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Special Event Catering by Les last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Special Event Catering by Les on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Special Event Catering by Les?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Special Event Catering by Les.
How does Special Event Catering by Les compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Special Event Catering by Les most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Special Event Catering by Les' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Special Event Catering by Les have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Special Event Catering by Les 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 Special Event Catering by Les inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Special Event Catering by Les is inspected around two times per year on average.
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