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RICK'S CAFE

RICK'S CAFE located in HIALEAH has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 1.4/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

4488 E 10 CT

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917736

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handle being used to dispense sugar at preparation area. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mango juices being stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drinking water inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair . Observed screen door loose at backdoor kitchen area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled next to oven. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored corn tortillas inside reach cooler behind front counter.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to oven. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside handwashing sink with clean cooking utensils. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabuloso not labeled behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/16/2025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with groove marks at preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint. Manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with grease buildup under the oven.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled with grease. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee bottle of coconut water inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to back door.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink with very slow draining water next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind oven soiled with grease.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table across from 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bucket with white rice not labeled across from 3 compartment sink. Also glass container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station.Manager labeled during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed supermarkets bags being used to store plant food inside reach in freezer.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken on top unwashed vegetables at reach in cooler next to back door, manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ham slicer soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside handwashing sink soiled food debris.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink , manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label , next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris under kitchen equipment , also under reach in cooler at front counter area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair .
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed door handle soiled with food debris and grease at reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed glass container with sugar not labeled at coffee station. Employee labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ladies bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at ladies and men's bathroom. Using sanitizer instead of soap. Coached operator soap is required at all hand washing sinks. Employee provided soap for both bathrooms. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376501

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezers. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers no identified with names. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dried hands with soiled towel after washing hands. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed utensils from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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