EPIC HOTEL BANQUET KITCHEN

EPIC HOTEL BANQUET KITCHEN located in MIAMI has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

270 Southeast 4th Street
Miami, Florida, 33131
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877884

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Personal belongings on shelf around food preparation area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employees not Wearing hairnets or cap while preparing food.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on walk in Freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed most employees handwashing sink with no handwashing signs.
  • 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking employees hand washing sink next to grill area.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

  • 38-06-4:Basic - Heat lamp bulb extends beyond surrounding shield. Food preparation area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505123

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employee touching face then engaged in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled throughout.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382314

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee using watches, while preparing food.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.