How many health inspections has KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE had?

KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE ever been shut down?

No, KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE?

The most frequently cited violations at KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

738 NE 125 ST, Miami, FL 33161

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JM SPORTS BAR LLC · License: SEA2324123

KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Miami, FL has 22 inspections on record with 147 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

147Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 24, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jun 24, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 18, 2025 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 17, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 3, 2023 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 13, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

May 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 2, 2016 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE had?: KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE ever been shut down?: No, KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE?: The most frequently cited violations at KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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