The Katz Restaurant and Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
50
Score
The Katz Restaurant and Lounge has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so The Katz Restaurant and Lounge trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.. Soda gun soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pasta, rice and pork held for more than 24hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler,walk in freezer and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked food items not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
50
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler 59°F ambient. Waiting on technician(reach in cooler empty). **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
61
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Safe Heat Chafing Fuel cans with cans good food. Manager separated them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Poster was provided to operator l **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda gun soiled.
22-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Cooked: rice, chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
47
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with fish on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: On 2/20/24 at the time of the callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: On 2/20/24 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: On 2/20/24 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed burger meat offered undercooked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda gun soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed burger meat offered undercooked. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in hand washing sink. Bar area at front counter. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed food debris and grease under on the floor in kitchen area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at dry storage room **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket and walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Jan 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Katz Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Katz Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Katz Restaurant and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Katz Restaurant and Lounge.
How does The Katz Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Katz Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Katz Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Katz Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Katz Restaurant and Lounge 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 The Katz Restaurant and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Katz Restaurant and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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