RICARDO CATERING SERVICES
10455 SW 185 TER, Miami FL 33157 · 305-608-1236
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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Observed: 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. Discussed with operator and provided agreement. Priority: Intermediate
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all around kitchen area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over cheese inside reach in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed coffee pot cleaner container on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several food container stored with not label at kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with not handle inside flour container under preparation table at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all around kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside double door reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on top of preparation table and clean equipment. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest reach in freezer gasket in disrepair near dish storage racks.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at preparation area.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the teach in cooler across from preparation table observed raw shell eggs stored over milk.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the chest freezer at storage area observed raw chicken stored over raw beef, removed from original packaging.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand wash sink provided at hand sink in the preparation area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided hand soap on site.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Observed: 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. Discussed with operator and provided agreement. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pressure washing machine stored in front hand sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Discussed with operator and provided printed forms. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Discussed with operator and provided printed forms. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside container of rice. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Basic
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler near front entrance. Priority: Basic
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.