MIAMI, Miami-Dade County

PHOENIX CATERING GROUP LLC

21800 SW 162 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33170

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 25, 2026
City
MIAMI
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 24467991

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

14-25-5

Detail 24467993

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed near dishwasher.

14-17-4

Detail 24467990

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24467992

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter reach in cooler. Coach operator.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 24135256

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

29-42-4

Detail 24135258

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

22-31-4

Detail 24135259

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

16-21-4

Detail 24135257

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

14-17-4

Detail 24135260

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

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24127928

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hand cream on handsink in warewash area. Operator removed on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24127931

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24127933

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

41-10-4

Detail 24127926

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer on prep tip above front counter. Operator removed during inspection. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 24127925

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

22-31-4

Detail 24127929

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed on knife magnet. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24127930

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 24127932

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24127927

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-11-4

Detail 23702269

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

08B-47-4

Detail 23702267

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil container stored in the dry storage.

02D-01-5

Detail 23702268

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

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 23467561

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

51-11-4

Detail 23467563

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank stored by the exit door at the back.

25-06-4

Detail 23467560

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23467562

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled by the coffee station.

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 22786722

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22786724

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22786723

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed plastic coke bottles stored on the floor of the storage.

23-03-4

Detail 22786721

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 22786720

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor at the storage.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22508697

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

11-26-1

Detail 22508702

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

50-09-4

Detail 22508704

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 10/21.

12B-12-5

Detail 22508699

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

13-04-4

Detail 22508698

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

33-16-4

Detail 22508700

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 22508701

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22508703

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

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-02-4

Detail 21548345

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Observed Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21548346

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 21306010

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

01B-13-4

Detail 21306012

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21306011

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

53A-03-7

Detail 21306015

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

16-37-1

Detail 21306006

Intermediate - No Victoria disinfectant chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21306009

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

27-02-4

Detail 21306014

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21306008

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21306005

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door does not close completely. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21306013

Basic - Two Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21306007

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

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20904272

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs over sauces containers. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20904270

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink blocked by garbage can, one located at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20904275

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20904267

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20904269

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and beans containers not properly date marked. As per operator held more than 24 hours at walk in cooler.

27-16-4

Detail 20904273

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 80°F at hand wash sink located at preparation area.

51-11-4

Detail 20904266

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank next to the door. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20904274

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20904271

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20904265

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with tamales stored on floor at walk in freezer.

24-18-4

Detail 20904268

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with the food contact surface up in the containers on shelf at dishwasher area. Operator moved the silverware to the dishwasher machine to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20903880

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage cans, one located at dishwasher area. The garbage can was moved. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage cans, one located at dishwasher area. Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 20903882

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: No soap provided at handwash sink located at dishwasher area. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20903879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank next to exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank next to exit door. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20903883

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20903881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. The Employees got their hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: The Employees got their hair restraint. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20903877

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on the cutting boards. Operator removed the wet towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed wet wiping cloth on the cutting boards. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20903878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed sugar container not identified by common name. Time Extended

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 20637426

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice and beans at walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20637432

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage cans, one located at dishwasher area. The garbage can was moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20637427

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20637433

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20637430

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle inside of the cooked beans. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20637429

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank next to exit door. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20637428

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20637424

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 of coffee on preparation table. Manager removed the cup of coffee. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20637425

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. The Employees got their hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20637431

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed empanadas boxes stored on floor at walk in freezer. Manager was informed that they need to pick up the boxes. Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20637434

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on the cutting boards. Operator removed the wet towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20637435

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning