CATCH OF THE DAY
1050 Northwest 42nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior machine soiled. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in Walk in cooler and in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at bar and in walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on door handle of oven tongs behind held. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line utensils in water 100F. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no form, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed air fan soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen and bar area. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs in walk in freezer with no cover. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak above raw shrimp. **Warning**
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine line inside of hand sink at bar. **Warning**
- 11-27-4: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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dish racks soiled in kitchen. Observed where spices are soiled counter top. **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and steak cooked to customer preference with no indication. **Warning**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish rack. Observed underneath prep tables where pots and pans are kept. **Warning**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees expired; Odalys Fresnillo, Manuel Bautista, Manuel Valdez, Allen Sosa. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 22 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, most kitchen cutting boards.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen equipments.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance to kitchen walk in cooler door, flat top grill side with heavy old grease.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean kitchen walls from food spills.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).