Phoenix Catering Group
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Phoenix Catering Group Llc, located at 21800 Sw 162 Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 25, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation and three minor violations. Notable issues included the use of wood as a food-contact surface, rusted shelving in a walk-in cooler, and improper storage of wet wiping cloths.
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; missing breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed near dishwasher.
14-25-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter reach in cooler. Coach operator.
21-12-4
74
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hand cream on handsink in warewash area. Operator removed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; missing breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; missing breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hand cream on handsink in warewash area. Operator removed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter : tuna raw (56F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour and cold bar is only open from 12:00-1:00 pm and Irene are thrown away. Inspector provided TPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: rice (92F - Hot Holding); quinoa (89F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour and all hot bar items are from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and not saved for next day. Inspector provided TPHC form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer on prep tip above front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning**
51-18-6
37
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank stored by the exit door at the back. Tank was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil container stored in the dry storage.
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not identified at the front counter. Operator identified the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce and oranges inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank stored by the exit door at the back.
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed all utensils not inverted by the dishwasher machine, employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled by the coffee station.
02D-01-5
74
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 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. Form was provided 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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 10/21.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup on the preparation area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the preparation table and also at the coffee station . Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not labeled. Operator labeled the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over cooked turkey at walk-in freezer. Operator was informed that the raw fish need to be stored under ready to eat products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut white cantaloupe and cut papaya in a container full of water from the condensation line of the walk-in cooler refrigeration system. Operator removed the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the cheese to the bottom part for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No Victoria disinfectant chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired on 03-08-2022. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door does not close completely. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Two Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe of the walk-in cooler refrigeration system on the container with cut cantaloupe and cut papaya. **Warning**
29-11-4
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