RISHTEDAR CATERING AND PRODUCTIONS
232 NW 24 ST, Miami FL 33127
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on the floor between reach in freezer and reach in cooler at kitchen, approximately 2ft from cook line at kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019046919 | Jul 11, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beans and cooked onions at walk in cooler date marked more than seven days.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked beans and cooked onions at walk in cooler date marked more than seven days. Observed a metal container of grilled chicken in ice machine at kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep area table slicer soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at warewashing area handsik missing paper towels. Employee provided paper towels during inspection.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at pellet ice machine at kitchen area soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at warewashing area exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed several shelves at walk in cooler lined with cardboard.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
Employee food container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a metal container of grilled chicken in ice machine at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of cooked potatoes stored on the floor at walk in cooler. An employee placed potatoes on a shelf during inspection.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed two pans of cooked potatoes at walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered items.
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside HWS at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor by cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lamb at (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line, since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb at (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line, since previous day.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil buckets stored right next to handsink at entrance of kitchen not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between equipment at preparation table across cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Observed Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on top of chest freezer at kitchen. Manager removed it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lamb and cooked chicken at reach in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee placed label.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with tomatoes inside not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed Cooked potatoes at reach in cooler across cook line not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) next to cook line.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cantaloupe (46F - Cold Holding) stored on top of reach in cooler by prep area, as per employee for less than 30 minutes prior.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed peeled potatoes baskets stored inside HWS by cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen entrance HWS.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to manager via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage blocking handsink locate at entrance of kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage blocking handsink locate at entrance of kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink by entrance of kitchen and at handsink located next to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
Feb 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on the floor between reach in freezer and reach in cooler at kitchen, approximately 2ft from cook line at kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage blocking handsink locate at entrance of kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above preparation table across cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under handsink located next to walk in cooler at kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink by entrance of kitchen and at handsink located next to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wipes not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation table across cook line.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Rice container with no label near the 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked potatoes at walk in cooler for with no date marked held more than 24 hours.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above preparation areas across cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint engaging with food.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed Tongs on equipment door at cook line.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salmon (53F - Cold Holding) and Swiss cheese (52F - Cold Holding) at cook line reach-in cooler. As per chef, 1.30 hours. Chef placed products on ice water for rapid cooling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2023.
Food stored on floor. Observed crate of pineapples and boxes of coconuts stored on floor at walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled near walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed metal containers of bacon not covered at walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of different sauces not labeled with common name at reach-in unit near ice machines.
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved and no longer cleanable at cook line.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 825 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw bacon at walking cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (54F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (47F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Diced ham (51F - Cold Holding). As per chef items were in the reach-in since prior day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (54F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (47F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Diced ham (51F - Cold Holding). As per chef items were in the reach-in since prior day.
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities via email.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved and no longer cleanable at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees ice cream inside reach-in freezer at cook-line. Chef removed items from unit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of fruit drink stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed product off floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution concentration at sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Chef added new solution at 200 ppm.
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