A Joy Wallace Catering
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
95
Score
A Joy Wallace Catering, located at 18001 Old Cutler Rd Ste 362 in Miami, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 5, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 95 and noted one minor violation regarding ice buildup in a reach-in freezer. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over six scored events.
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle for walk in cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls inside main walk in cooler.
36-27-5
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located at food preparation area. Manager refilled paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on fan at walk in freezer on first floor
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored correctly at mop sink. The chef had an employee hang to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. No proof of training for Employees Oscar Morales, Alexander Torogrssa, Josue Paula, working for over 60days not certified. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled located at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of a small preparation table in the cool line rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted or protected, stored in the storage shelves at the storage area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee backpack stored underneath the preparation table in the cook line area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed QT sanitation solution 0 ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer solution to 22 ppm on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled, reach in cooler located in the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
50
Dec 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the cook line
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed in the pastry kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket torn at the pastry kitchen.
14-11-5
67
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