HEARTS OF PALM CATERING
99 NW 54 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33127
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed potatoes (47 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the kitchen. As per operator food was cooked last night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above French fries and beef. Operator placed chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken soup date marked on 10-19. Stop sale was issued.
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken soup date marked on 10-19. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potatoes (47 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the kitchen. As per operator food was cooked last night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox, Lysol and toxic chemicals stored above clear utensils and dishwasher machine.
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the kitchen area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the Dry storage.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.