Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens
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20316 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169Sweet Hand Kathy's Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens has operated under persistent compliance pressure since at least 2022. Across 23 inspections, the facility accumulated 127 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection—modestly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a consistent pattern: employee health reporting violations appeared in 4 of the last 5 inspections (October 2025, July 2024, February 2024, and January 2022), food contact surface violations were cited in every one of the 8 most recent inspections, and hand washing violations appeared in 3 inspections. On February 1, 2024, an inspector issued a warning after documenting 10 violations in a single inspection, including 3 high-priority findings across employee health policy, chemical storage, and hand washing. Two callback inspections in February 2024 resulted in compliance dispositions. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on October 17, 2025 documented 9 violations including recurring issues with food contact surfaces and employee health reporting, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens last inspected?
- Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens had?
- Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens find?
- Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Sweet Hand Kathys Restaurant and Bakery in Miami Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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