KIKI ON THE RIVER

Based on 8 health inspections, KIKI ON THE RIVER in MIAMI has earned a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

450 Northwest North River Drive

Miami, Florida, 33128

Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13532030

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 4 int, 6 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located near exit door kitchen.
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee bottles of water located at cooked line area.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 85°f located at cooked line area. Operator stored on flat grill kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing solution Quaternary 00ppm located cook line area . Operator discarded the solution during inspection. Recheck quaternary 200 ppm.
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries 56°f (cold holding) stored near fryer machine. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator stored inside reach in cooler kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pieces inside hand wash sink bar area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area and also next to ice machine near exit door kitchen.

9/26/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10858849

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Still observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
10-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Still observed ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Time Extended**
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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Still observed Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal **Time Extended**

9/26/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10898784

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic ice bucket stored directly on floor located at bar area. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Flour container.
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen.
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary 00ppm recheck quaternary 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
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. Repeat Violation

6/12/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10733760

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 int, 3 basic

32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen. Manager store properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed glass bottles of syrup stored directly inside ice to be consumed by customers located Bar area. See stop sale.
01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed glass bottles of syrup stored directly inside ice to be consumed by customers located Bar area. See stop sale.
01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area. Observed drink bottle of lime juice stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.

12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
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.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

4/23/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8658568

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with sauce not covered located in bar area. Operator covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container inside hand wash sink located cook line area also bar area glass bottle. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

2/20/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8371596

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and flour.
24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean ice bucket out side. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over spices sauce. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/13/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8521833

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored out side the restaurant back door. Operator removed during inspection. Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cook oil and bag of potatoes.
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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. Provided form during inspection.

Additional Information

Contact Information

Phone: (786) 502-3243

Website: https://kikiontheriver.com/

Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

(3,419 reviews)

Price Level

$$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 2:00 AM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM

Tuesday:5:00 – 11:00 PM

Wednesday:1:00 – 11:59 PM

Thursday:12:00 – 1:00 AM, 1:00 – 11:00 PM

Friday:1:00 – 11:59 PM

Saturday:12:00 – 2:00 AM, 12:30 – 11:59 PM

Sunday:12:00 – 2:00 AM, 12:30 – 11:59 PM

✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Location

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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer

Serves Wine

Lunch

Dinner

Dine-in

Wheelchair Accessible

Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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