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RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

Based on 6 health inspections, RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN in CORAL GABLES has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

164 Giralda Avenue
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13539237

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. OB seat walk in cooler received merchandise on floor. Manager placed items on shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher person must hand wash after touching soil items. PVC pipe at drain in dishwashing area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

10/3/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10930370

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

2/26/2025· 1y ago

2 int, 4 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with cucumbers.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Walk-in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep room.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand sink at prep area.

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at kitchen removed gloves to get new ones but no hand wash.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at dishwashing area can opener soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a chair with empty containers.

4/8/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8537322

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with cabbage stored n floor. Employee placed box on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cookline.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at kitchen soiled.

10/26/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8347355

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 1 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a chair at kitchen prep area. Employee removed the chair. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Form provided to operator.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,265 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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