Ricky's Arepas Playa 1
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
43
Score
Ricky's Arepas Playa 1, located at 414 Sw 22 Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 17, 2026, with a score of 43. The inspection identified one critical, six major, and two minor violations, including issues with hot holding temperatures for time/temperature control for safety food and the improper use of a handwash sink. This inspection follows a historical pattern of high-risk findings for the establishment.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (89 F); beef (89 F - Cold Holding)at the grill . As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee placed food to reheat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 78°F after water running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment sell undercooked hamburger as per customer request. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78°F after water running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 109°F at the grill. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
43
Nov 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish on floor next to reach in cooler.
08B-38-4
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