Ricardo Catering Services
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2023, Ricardo Catering Services has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 31, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Ricardo Catering Services' latest score of 45 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed coffee pot cleaner container on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
41-10-4
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several food container stored with not label at kitchen area.
02D-02-4
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**
22-20-5
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.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
14-69-4
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**
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all around kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside double door reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
14-33-4
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**
21-44-1
45
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at preparation area.
24-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest reach in freezer gasket in disrepair near dish storage racks.
14-11-5
74
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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.
08A-17-6
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-05-6
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. Manager provided hand soap on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
52
Oct 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pressure washing machine stored in front hand sink. Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
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
16-32-5
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
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler near front entrance. Priority: Basic
14-33-4
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
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ricardo Catering Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ricardo Catering Services on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ricardo Catering Services?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ricardo Catering Services.
How does Ricardo Catering Services compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ricardo Catering Services most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ricardo Catering Services' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ricardo Catering Services have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ricardo Catering Services means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ricardo Catering Services inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ricardo Catering Services is inspected around two times per year on average.
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