Ballroom and Back of the House Banquet Kitchen
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
74
Score
The Ballroom And Back Of The House Banquet Kitchen, located at 1300 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on July 24, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with the display of the current hotel and restaurant license and torn walk-in cooler gaskets. While a chemical test kit was initially absent, it was provided during a follow-up inspection.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed quaternary test strips available during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at end of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at end of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from area near ware washing. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available during inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of syrup and frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
50
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket disrepair at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled located by the dry storage area at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Provided to operator via email, printed and posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen entrance.
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email, printed and posted.
51-13-4
82
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Claudia Lopez with no employee food training certificate. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket disrepair at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled located by the dry storage area at kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
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