ULTIMATE CATERING LLC
400 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33128
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler at hallway storage area, raw beef stored over ready to eat sliced turkey. Observed in reach in cooler at hallway storage area raw chicken stored over container of mayonnaise. Employee stored in proper order. **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 in reach in cooler in hallway storage area, 2 containers of cooked chicken stored with date makes of 11/22/2023. Advised employee to discard expired items.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at front counter shelled eggs stored with temperature of shelled eggs (57F – Cold Holding).
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter, a container of butter at butter (71F – Cold Holding). Advised employee to place in ice bath.
01B-17-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler in hallway storage area, 2 containers of cooked chicken stored with date makes of 11/22/2023. Advised employee to discard expired items.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee station milk for coffee (97F – Hot Holding); Employee reheated milk for coffee (166F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 employees on duty with no certified food manager present at time of inspection.
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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 two employees hired: Zenaida Zorrilla 9/2023 and Lourdes Garcia 09/2022 with no food handler certificate.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in lobby area reach in coolers , containers of tuna salad, turkey wraps, Caesar salads and ham wraps prepared 11/29/23 as per employee, not date mark. Manger placed correct date on each container. **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at front counter.
Basic 13
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area grease build up on ceiling.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at front counter, refrigerator storage units in disrepair and soiled.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter and open bottle of water near prep area. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at front counter prep area employee headphones stored on prep counter near panini press. Employee placed in locker area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in hallway storage closet, 3 boxes of coffee, 2 buckets of seasoning, bag of rice all stored on floor. Observed in front counter lobby area, plastic bottles of water stored on floor under counter. Advised manger of proper storage to be 6 inches above floor.
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in hallway storage area boxes of single serve cups stored on floor.
21-14-4Basic – Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wiping clothes stored in not in use holding unit fridges at front counter prep area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter, container of sugar uncovered. Employee to place lid over container. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in hallway storage closet, raw chicken and raw burgers stored on shelves as per manger for 30 minutes to thaw. Manager removed and placed into reach in cooler to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed in hallway storage area 2 reach in coolers unlocked with access to customers.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:58 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.