Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery seven times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery's latest score of 50 falls below the Miami Gardens average of 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables at reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed BREADED FISH (79F - Hot Holding); BEANS (95F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at steam table. Employee reheated broths item s to a temperature of 170F**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a pan heavily soiled with grease buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf next to three compartment sink at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed holster for table top can opener soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar over microwave not labeled properly.
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the bottom of rear door.
35B-01-4
50
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spaghetti (127F - Hot Holding); red beans (112F - Hot Holding) on top of the steam table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items to reheat in oven. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the 3 door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
70
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pineapple salsa and slice of cake in the reach in cooler with no date label. Operator placed date during the inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by 3 compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed deep reach in freezer with ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. Confirmation number 236051474. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish over okra in the reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans (112F - Hot Holding); eggplant (114F - Hot Holding); cooked pumpkin (125F - Hot Holding) at the hot holding unit at the front counter. Operator reheated items green beans (169F - Reheating); eggplant (173F - Reheating); pumpkin (177F - Reheating).
03B-01-6
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed form to operator.
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 slice of cakes in the reach in cooler at the front counter with no date label. Observed coconut water and mango pineapple juice with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of wine and package raisins stored on the floor in the back storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage room in the back not organized.
33-34-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery.
How does Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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