RICARDO CATERING SERVICES
With 4 documented inspections, RICARDO CATERING SERVICES in MIAMI has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file
10455 SW 185 TER
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/31/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10879412
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
- 10-12-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all around kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside double door reach in cooler.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- 21-44-1:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed coffee pot cleaner container on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several food container stored with not label at kitchen area.
1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago
2 int, 2 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest reach in freezer gasket in disrepair near dish storage racks.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at preparation area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation area.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
4/15/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8538302
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 int, 1 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand wash sink provided at hand sink in the preparation area.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided hand soap on site. Corrected On-Site
10/25/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8534410
Met Inspection Standards6 int, 3 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside container of rice. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Basic
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine Priority: Intermediate
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pressure washing machine stored in front hand sink. Priority: Intermediate
- 16-32-5: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
- 51-13-4:Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
- 11-26-1: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
- 11-26-1: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
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler near front entrance. Priority: Basic