Rice Mediterranean Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
55
Score
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen, located at 12313 S Dixie Hwy in Miami, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified one major and ten minor violations, including a repeat violation for a missing drain plug at the dumpster. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly high-risk findings across seven scored inspections.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
33
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
50
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
50
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
37
Jun 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets on employees.
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed gate to refuse area broken and partially removed.
33-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - 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**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler next to service window.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer; uncovered falafel.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed old food bucket in refuse area.
33-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in men's restroom.
36-27-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet next to triple sink.
22-31-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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