Sum BBQ Catering
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Sum BBQ Catering six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Miami Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator fixed machine and observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on plastic containers on shelf in warehouse washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by deep fryers. Employee cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. name. Observed squeeze bottle with water unlabeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Windex not labeled inside ware washing area. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside ware washing area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Windex not labeled inside ware washing area. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of griddle inside kitchen.
23-03-4
67
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer bottle. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on shelf over reach in freezer inside kitchen. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by deep fryer in kitchen. Employee cleaned them. Als, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black debris around mop sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed one by walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents inside ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
55
Aug 24, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside both Ice Machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach freezer gaskets by fryers inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sum BBQ Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sum BBQ Catering on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sum BBQ Catering?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sum BBQ Catering.
How does Sum BBQ Catering compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Sum BBQ Catering most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Sum BBQ Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sum BBQ Catering have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sum BBQ 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 Sum BBQ Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sum BBQ Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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