Rishtedar Catering and Productions
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
37
Score
Rishtedar Catering and Productions has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Rishtedar Catering and Productions on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first.
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between equipment at preparation table across cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
37
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on top of chest freezer at kitchen. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - 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.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Cooked potatoes at reach in cooler across cook line not covered.
08B-12-5
58
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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.
22-52-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed peeled potatoes baskets stored inside HWS by cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen entrance HWS.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to manager via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
32
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage blocking handsink locate at entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed approximately five small flying insects at bar area doors around bar area and lobby area observed air curtain not on or operating during operation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed approximately five small flying insects at bar area doors around bar area and lobby area observed air curtain not on or operating during operation. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately five small flying insects at bar area flying in air not touching food or food contact surfaces **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of windex stored next to open bottles of alcohol at bar area. Operator removed windex from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on preparation table next to rice cooker. Operator removed cup from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag stored on shelf with dry food items **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator lifted handle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven and microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed approximately five small flying insects at bar area doors around bar area and lobby area observed air curtain not on or operating during operation. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (51F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours, located at cooler unit in front of kitchen cookline. Ambient temperature display on cooler at 58F. Advised to Chef to submerge food containers in ice to lower and maintain temperatures at 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic barrier soiled inside interior of ice machine located across from prep cooler at kitchen area. Observed interior of oven soiled with black debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwash sink located behind bar area, three compartment sink behind bar area does not suffice as a handwash sink. As per Manager all glassware is washed at main kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic containers, stored on kitchen floor, located under table counter next to reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture located at handwash sink next to mop sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from ice machine at kitchen area. Observed soiled hood filters above flat grill at kitchen cookline. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on shelving across from walk in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed all old labels from clean plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed storage container of dry rice and sugar, held under kitchen prep counter, not kept covered. Employee covered food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rishtedar Catering and Productions last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rishtedar Catering and Productions on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rishtedar Catering and Productions?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rishtedar Catering and Productions.
How does Rishtedar Catering and Productions compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rishtedar Catering and Productions most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rishtedar Catering and Productions' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rishtedar Catering and Productions have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rishtedar Catering and Productions 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 Rishtedar Catering and Productions inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rishtedar Catering and Productions is inspected around four times per year on average.
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