DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MENA CATERING

7462 SW 48 ST, MIAMI 331554469

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10750928

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in freezer in back prep area with soiled gaskets.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located in back prep area with soiled interior.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at the main cook line with grease accumulation.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located in back prep area soiled.

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at bakery preparation area. As per person in charge, repair will commence on following day.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair located near kitchen. Also observed plastic spatulas in poor repair near dish machine.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of exit doors at dry storage areas. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink when valves are off.

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500186

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of roll up door near dry storage area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor underneath stairwell.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near oven at bakery area. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at women's bathroom. Employee repaired valve. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8338720

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cracker meal container. Chef removed bowl.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and reach in cooler handles at cook line soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance at dry storage area.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pot stored on floor at kitchen. Chef placed pot on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed both walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door at dry storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near oven at preparation area.
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed carnitas (80F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per chef, more than 2 hours prior. Chef took product to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over shredded chicken at reach in cooler at preparation area. Chef rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 tanks inside storage room. Employees placed tanks outside. Corrected On-Site