RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

Name: RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
Address: 12313 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 81.8

12313 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 33156

License #2324814

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81.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 24 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets on employees.
[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.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[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.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed old food bucket in refuse area.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.

Warning Issued
[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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents with dust accumulation.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not printed on site.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 chemical sprays under register at front counter; no label.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster.
[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.

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