AYE CATERING

AYE CATERING maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating based on 17 health department inspections in PALM SPRINGS NORTH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 17 reports on file

7836 NW 178 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 17 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13546191

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling, above the water heater.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employees's food items in reach in cooler. Operator placed in container properly identified. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed burgers patties stored in thank you bags. Operator replaced it for a clear bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a rolling chair, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at hand sink. Observed no soap on hand sink located by the ice machine. Soap dispenser was refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/13/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13545197

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/10/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13471883

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the ice machine and mop sink. Email ed hand washing signed to operator, **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (56/61F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before at 8am, as per operator. Operator discarded it. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese storage in thank you bag. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (56/61F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before at 8am. Operator discarded it. Warning

7/24/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10940328

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms and preparation area. Inspector emailed the handwashing sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee brushing teeth on hand sink located in preparation area. Instructed the operator regarding the purposes of hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/11/2025· 1y ago

2 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned the ice machine during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the oven at the cook line.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the water heater. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at the dry storage area in front of reach in freezer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refilling pitcher with water in hand sink. Inspector trained employee regarding the hand sink used. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler, prepared more than 24 hours as per operator with no label. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

3 high, 7 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the water heater. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dry storage shelves. Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator peeled and cuts pineapple and cantaloupe with not washed prior to preparation. Instructed employees regarding cross contamination. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet whipping towels on preparation table, operator placed in chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator set up the 3CS again with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans (60/58F - Cooling) in reach in cooler from the day before, as per operator. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked black beans (60/58F - Cooling) in reach in cooler from the day before, as per operator. Warning

8/27/2024· 1y 6mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator peeled and cuts pineapple and cantaloupe with not washed prior to preparation. Instructed employees regarding cross contamination. Operator washed the fruits. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towel on preparation table, operator properly stored in chlorine sanitation solutions, 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut tomatoes in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (49F - Cold Holding)in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (49F - Cold Holding)in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towels on hand sink. Observed dirty knife stored in hand sink. Instructed employees regarding the hand sink purposes. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

6/17/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8651066

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/11/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8469495

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 6 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees bathroom. Warning
  • 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. Observed employee washed knife with not sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located next to the ice machine. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Milk Reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice with 42°F cold holding temperature not covered inside double door reach in cooler, operator properly covered it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop storage inside bucket. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand on three compartment sink. Instructed operator operator regarding the hand wash procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 walk in cooler on the back area. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, cooked white rice with no date marked, was cooked for more than 24 hours as per operator. Operator properly dated marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

2/23/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8589785

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8550134

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 addiction room with the following equipment ice machine, 3 double doors reach in cooler, 2 double doors reach in freezer, hands sink, multiple storage shelves, bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: At the time of callback inspection observed addiction room with the following equipment ice machine, 3 double doors reach in cooler, 2 double doors reach in freezer, hands sink, multiple storage shelves, bathroom, with no plan approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At the time of callback inspection Observed addiction room with the following equipment ice machine, 3 double doors reach in cooler, 2 double doors reach in freezer, hands sink, multiple storage shelves, bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: At the time of callback inspection observed addiction room with the following equipment ice machine, 3 double doors reach in cooler, 2 double doors reach in freezer, hands sink, multiple storage shelves, bathroom, with no plan approved. Operator submitted plan on 12/07/23 still waiting for approval. **Time Extended**

11/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8549014

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 addiction room with the following equipment ice machine, 3 double doors reach in cooler, 2 double doors reach in freezer, hands sink, multiple storage shelves, bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: At the time of callback inspection observed addiction room with the following equipment ice machine, 3 double doors reach in cooler, 2 double doors reach in freezer, hands sink, multiple storage shelves, bathroom, with no plan approved. **Time Extended**

11/9/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8547847

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside first van yogurt (49°F - Cold Holding); second van milk (52°F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50°F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside first van yogurt (49°F - Cold Holding); second van milk (52°F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50°F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 addiction room with the following equipment ice machine, 3 double doors reach in cooler, 2 double doors reach in freezer, hands sink, multiple storage shelves, bathroom. Warning

8/11/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8468707

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/10/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8362000

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside the beans. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken broth 40°F (cold holding), not covered inside reach in cooler. Operator properly covered it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed multiple wet wiping towel in use. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef bones inside thank you bags stored in reach in freezer. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken salad (48°F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (65°F - Cold Holding) inside the van. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (48°F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (65°F - Cold Holding)inside the van with no intention of get cold. Admin Complaint

Additional Information

Contact Information

Opening Hours

Monday:1:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday:1:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday:1:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday:1:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday:1:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday:1:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday:Closed
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Features

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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