Chef Brian Catering
2404 SW 107 Ave, Miami, FL 33165 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337405
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 12 basic (12 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitJul 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed at hose connected to hand sink in vacuum breaker at cook line.
Repeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener soiled at cook line. Can opener was disposed of.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed bottom shelf of prep table at kitchen area with surface rust.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 4 smokers on parking lot area not approved on plan on file. Also observed storage units and preparation tables on storage area marked 2 and 5 on current approved plan with no hand washing sinks closed by.
Basic12
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Observed no ambient thermometer in reaching cooler number two.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic container of ground beef stored on floor at WIC where milk is stored.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed lid to reach in freezer at storage area next to AC with a hole.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed empty coolers stored on floor at storage area closer to cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed at both bathrooms.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at storage area exit to outside by walk in cooler and cook line exit door.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed missing tiles at AC unit area.
Repeat violation
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed a hole in the wall next reach in freezer at storage area near AC unit.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed hole in ceiling at dry storage.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles soiled at storage areas and kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed ceiling tiles at storage areas and cook line not smooth and easily cleaned.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
17 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed at hose connected to hand sink in vacuum breaker at cook line.
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed operator has chlorine test strips instead of quaternary test strips.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed interior warmer near rear door soiled with food debris.. Observed can opener blade on prep table soiled with food debris.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed bottom shelf of prep table at kitchen area with surface rust.
Basic13
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed no ambient thermometer in reaching cooler number two.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed walk in cooler door in poor repair. Observed lid to reach in freezer at storage area next to AC with a hole.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed empty coolers stored on floor at storage area closer to cook line.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed empty coolers stored on floor at entrance to establishment and storage area.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed the hand washing sink at cook line faucet missing handle.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed at employee bathrooms.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at storage area exit to outside by walk in cooler and cook line exit door..
More time given
At the first visit
Observed at storage area exit to outside by walk in cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed a hole in the wall next reach in freezer at storage area near AC unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed holes. in ceiling at dry storage where mop sink is located.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed hole in ceiling at dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed ceiling tiles soiled at storage areas and kitchen area.
Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed over reach in freezer at storage area and cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed ceiling tiles at storage areas and cook line not smooth and easily cleaned.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
More time given
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.