RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

Name: RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
Address: 12313 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 33156, US

12313 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 33156

License #2324814

🥙 Mediterranean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 55.3/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

14.7 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet next to triple sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler next to service window.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer; uncovered falafel.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets on employees.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in mens restroom.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed old food bucket in refuse area.
[33-24-4] Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed gate to refuse area broken and partially removed.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents in kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler next to service window.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet next to triple sink.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets on employees.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in mens restroom.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer; uncovered falafel.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed old food bucket in refuse area.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug. **Repeat Violation**

Warning Issued
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 chemical sprays under register at front counter; no label. **Warning**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed on floor at front counter; box of gloves and cups. Operator placed items off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at inspection. **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not printed on site. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in across cook line: diced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); grape leaves (52F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F); feta (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Employees removed items and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours. diced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); grape leaves (52F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F); feta (49F - Cold Holding). Operator gas items placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come into kitchen after lunch break and begin tasks without handwashing. Inspector went over process with person in charge on proper techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on knife magnet. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches/ bracelets while engaging in food prep. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours. diced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); grape leaves (52F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F); feta (49F - Cold Holding). Operator gas items placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster. **Warning**
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at inspection. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents with dust accumulation. **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not printed on site. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and speaker stored above rice warmer across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and speaker stored above rice warmer across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches/ bracelets while engaging in food prep. **Warning**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed on floor at front counter; box of gloves and cups. Operator placed items off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take out trash, come back inside and put on gloves. Inspector stepped in and spoke to employee. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on new and clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents with dust accumulation. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in across cook line: diced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); grape leaves (52F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F); feta (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Employees removed items and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on knife magnet. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 chemical sprays under register at front counter; no label. **Warning**
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come into kitchen after lunch break and begin tasks without handwashing. Inspector went over process with person in charge on proper techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard on dumpster pad. Operator threw items into dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed house made chips, cookies, and baklava missing address and product date.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and speaker above rice cooker and prep cooler. Operator removed to bottom shelf for segregation. **Corrected On-Site**
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnets in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard on dumpster pad. Operator threw items into dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle above prep cooler in kitchen. Operator moved to bottom shelf for segregation. **Corrected On-Site**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and speaker above rice cooker and prep cooler. Operator removed to bottom shelf for segregation. **Corrected On-Site**
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle above prep cooler in kitchen. Operator moved to bottom shelf for segregation. **Corrected On-Site**
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken, throw away gloves, and use new gloves to begin work without handwash. Inspector spoke to operator about proper handwash techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed house made chips, cookies, and baklava missing address and product date.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken, throw away gloves, and use new gloves to begin work without handwash. Inspector spoke to operator about proper handwash techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnets in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**