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Mixed Health Record
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RICKY AREPAS AND HOT DOGS in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on October 1, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both working ice machines interior soiled with mold-like substance.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in all chest reach-in freezers, by the walk in freezer.
- [38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all kitchen appliances with old food
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler next: raw shell eggs stored above while tomatoes. Discussed with the operator, operator rearranged the raw shell eggs to the bottom shelf. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
- [45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed establishment with a four burner gas stove connected to a propane tank in the prep area by main prep area by the office
- [29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Walk in freezer : water draining from an unconnected pipe into an igloo cooler. Discussed with the operator.
- [16-04-4] No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed by the three compartment sink by the walk in coolers.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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