Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami
Last inspected:
738 Ne 125 St, Miami, FL 33161Katz Restaurant and Lounge has accumulated 156 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, improper chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures have been recurring findings across multiple inspections, with employee health policy cited in at least five inspections over the past year. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025, documented 18 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory failures, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. A fire safety violation from 2015 documented a propane tank larger than permitted capacity stored inside the building.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami last inspected?
- Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 22, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami had?
- Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami find?
- Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami was most recently inspected on December 22, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Katz Restaurant and Lounge in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Moca Cafe (2015).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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