Dade County Food Group LLC
19151 SW 108 Ave #27, Miami, FL 33157 · Catering · License 2329399
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 intermediate (2 repeats), 9 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-29
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee removed her watch and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed rust shelves by the 3 compartment sink and also at the walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed a plastic container with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Manager placed on top of the shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employees drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Repeat violation
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employee wearing watch and bracelets while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed it.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Observed folks stored not inverted by the walk in cooler.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
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.