Rca Culinary Services
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Rca Culinary Services has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw branzino (47F - Cold Holding); raw corvina (47F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (45F - Cold Holding) I side reach in freezer. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw branzino (47F - Cold Holding); raw corvina (47F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (45F - Cold Holding) I side reach in freezer. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread inside reach in cooler by hand sink. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine. Retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled on prep table across ovens. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled by hand sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed next to triple sink at prep area. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water I side triple sink at prep area. Operator start running cold water for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 certification for Katty Escalante on 2/10/25. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Still Observed certification for Katty Escalante on 2/10/25. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since 10/01/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 certification for Katty Escalante on 2/10/25. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
78
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 100+ dead insects on floor under shelves at dry food storage. Observed 60+ dead insects under cold table next to walk in cooler.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since 10/01/24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambien temperature on shelves across cook line. Operator placed eggs snide reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Intermediate - 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 certification for Katty Escalante on 2/10/25.
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bags of garbanzo beans and cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under yellow cutting board at prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single use plates and bag of single use plates stored on floor under hot table next to walk in cooler.
25-05-4
43
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees working with raw Turkey then touching clean pans. Discussed with operator, the importance of changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
64
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked squash in reach-in cooler across from cook line oven. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: cheese (44F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 8 am. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle on dining room coffee machine. Blade of can opener on prep table across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from office.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Non food contact surfaces of dining room coffee machine. Area area soda nozzles on cafeteria serving line. Gaskets of kitchen reach-in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. Employee placed chicken under running water. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
45
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rca Culinary Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rca Culinary Services on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rca Culinary Services?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rca Culinary Services.
How does Rca Culinary Services compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rca Culinary Services most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rca Culinary Services' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rca Culinary Services have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rca Culinary Services means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rca Culinary Services inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rca Culinary Services is inspected around three times per year on average.
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