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RICOLOMBIA RESTAURANT

RICOLOMBIA RESTAURANT maintains a 1.8/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in HIALEAH. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

715 E 9 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498834

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not nonabsorbent inside kitchen and tiles in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed ceiling tiles not nonabsorbent inside kitchen and tiles in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pods and pans not inverted on top of 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed pods and pans not inverted on top of 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 ice machine at bar area with no door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed ice machine at bar area with no door. **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees inside kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed 1 employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed oven and microwave interior soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and mojo not labeled. Observed container with sugar no labeled at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed container with sugar no labeled at front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed restaurant operating with no license, changed owner Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed pain brush used at coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed pain brush used at coffee station. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10872657

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not nonabsorbent inside kitchen and tiles in disrepair. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pods and pans not inverted on top of 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel covering and touching boiled yucca. Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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 ice machine at bar area with no door. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on top of prep area. Operator remove purse from prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees inside kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed metal scoop touching sugar. Operator remove the scoop from touching the handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under cutting board in prep area. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave interior soiled. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven exterior soiled with grease. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and mojo not labeled. Observed container with sugar no labeled at front counter. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed restaurant operating with no license, changed owner Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags inside vertical freezer used to store empanadas. Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at ambient temperature in prep area. Observed operator storing shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Warning
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed not toilet paper inside men's and women's bathroom. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed pain brush used at coffee station. Warning
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottles containing fabuloso with no labaled. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the establishment.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling above the preparation area. Observed ceilings tiles with water stains, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler out of service, located at cooking area. As per operator reach in cooler parts have been ordered.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed chest freezer interior soiled.

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen. Operator placed wiping cloths in sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touched raw pork and then wiped his hands with a dirty towel, touched clean utensils from the kitchen without washing his hands. Discussed and coach operator in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a new paper towel. 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, located at cooking line. Employee placed a new bottle of soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493305

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen top shelves throughout.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346995

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 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. Emailed to operator. 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. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed out and employees signed. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(689 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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