North Miami, Miami-Dade County

THE KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

738 NE 125 ST, North Miami, FL 33161

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 Intermediate
Jun 5, 2026
City
North 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.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24611658

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

31B-05-4

Detail 24611662

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

02C-02-5

Detail 24611660

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.

14-09-4

Detail 24611657

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

22-08-4

Detail 24611661

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24611659

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24611666

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.. Soda gun soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: On 6/5/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Can opener soiled.. Soda gun soiled. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 24611664

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: On 6/5/2026 at the time of the callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in kitchen Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24611665

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: On 6/5/2026 at the time of the callback inspection . 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 Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24611668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: On 6/5/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Black mold like substance inside ice machine. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24611667

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: On 6/5/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24611663

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: On 6/5/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Time Extended

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24268684

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2025 Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24268677

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.. Soda gun soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 24268681

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Detail 24268678

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

22-20-5

Detail 24268680

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine.

14-09-4

Detail 24268682

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

22-08-4

Detail 24268683

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

23-03-4

Detail 24268676

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

02D-01-5

Detail 24268679

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked food items not identified by common name.

Jun 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23838799

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 23838804

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.

22-20-5

Detail 23838803

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 23838800

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-5

Detail 23838798

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler 59°F ambient. Waiting on technician(reach in cooler empty). Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 23838802

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup.

22-08-4

Detail 23838801

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

22-16-4

Detail 23838797

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.

Mar 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 23638718

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Safe Heat Chafing Fuel cans with cans good food. Manager separated them. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23638712

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

22-02-4

Detail 23638714

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda gun soiled.

11-26-1

Detail 23638715

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23638720

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

22-20-5

Detail 23638719

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23638717

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23638713

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 23638716

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 23359667

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: On 11/15/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation *Warning Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23359668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: On 11/15/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-01-7

Detail 23140277

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23140275

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23140274

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23140278

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

22-08-4

Detail 23140276

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23140273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22656906

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

22-20-5

Detail 22656907

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

23-03-4

Detail 22656905

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

Jan 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22568922

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22568925

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

22-20-5

Detail 22568926

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled Repeat Violation Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22568927

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22568924

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22568923

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

Jan 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22568932

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda gun soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Can opener soiled Time Extended

02B-02-5

Detail 22568930

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Warningwaiting on new menu to arrive. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22568929

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed food debris and grease under on the floor in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection grease under cooking equipments Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22568928

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Food debris inside oven. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22568931

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket and walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket and walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning Time Extended

Oct 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

50-17-3

Detail 22338436

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22338429

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

22-02-4

Detail 22338434

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda gun soiled Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22338428

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

11-26-1

Detail 22338432

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

02B-02-5

Detail 22338435

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

16-07-4

Detail 22338426

Basic - Accumulation of debris in hand washing sink. Bar area at front counter. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22338430

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed food debris and grease under on the floor in kitchen area Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22338427

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at dry storage room Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22338433

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22338431

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket and walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning

Jan 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21696942

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-17-4

Detail 21696941

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