Tania's Catering
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Tania's Catering stretching back to 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up four times.
Tania's Catering scores about where you'd expect for a Hialeah restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen area.
22-31-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two red cutting boards with cuts marks that are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean equipment stored next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed concrete floor not sealed in some kitchen areas.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor entrance.
14-69-4
74
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table, sweet plantains (120F - Hot Holding); according to cook prepared 1 hour ago. Operator reheated food in fryer, 2nd temperature 170F - Reheating ) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced ham no date labeled cut 32 hours ago according to to operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen shelf food.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves under preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed front of walk in freezers on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
61
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb. By the cooking line, near the exit door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
61
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with oil stored on the floor by the dry storage.
08B-38-4
86
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired 2-1-2016
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete not sealed in certain area kitchen area.
36-11-4
78
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat touching thank you bags in the walk in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the entire establishment.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Thought out the entire kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed walk in freezer in the middle not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
61
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris throughout kitchen can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
16-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most Prepare food not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food spills throughout kitchen walls.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout Food preparation area.
36-36-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tania's Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tania's Catering on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tania's Catering?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tania's Catering.
How does Tania's Catering compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Tania's Catering most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Tania's Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tania's Catering have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tania's 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 Tania's Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tania's Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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