RALPH'S CATERING CORP
18455 SW 97TH AVE, Miami FL 33157 · 305.235.5442
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing watch while serving food. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Operator is not using the dishwasher. They use the 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer was 0 ppm.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed certificate for Ramon Munoz expired on 01/02/2026.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed burgers covered with cloths inside the hot steam. Employee removed the clothes.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Ramon Munoz manager certificate expired on 1-2-26.
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Ramon Munoz manager certificate expired on 1-2-26.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans at warewashing area wet nesting.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mashed potatoes at reach in cooler near. Operator rearranged products.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs stored over carrots.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed of reach in cooler shelves rust on shelves, cooler at storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior if small microwave spoiled, located on preparation table at cook line.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cook line.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Light not functioning, located above ice machine.
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw turkey stored over cooked turkey. Manager immediately placed raw turkey on the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (61F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (48F - Cold Holding) on preparation table. As per operator no more than one hour. Operator placed them inside oven to be reheated..
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided to manager.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust reach in freezer shelves, located at preparation area, observed food storage shelves by the walk in cooler surface rust.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Many Batista, and Vanda otaides.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents located throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on top of the warmer not inverted
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove located at dry storage near walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal keys stored on top of kitchen pots, and employee bag stored on top of glass containers, located at back kitchen.
Light not functioning, located above ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of the reach in cooler soiled, cooler located near preparation table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.