RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
12313 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard outside of dumpster on floor.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dish rack.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers of to go items at front counter stored on floor.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut raw onion; next to service window. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer; inspector went over process with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet in kitchen area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen hand sink used to fill water bucket.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches while preparing food at front counter.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up front counter. Manager moved the utensils to the dishwasher area to be washed again. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping towel on cutting boards preparation area.
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (152 F - Cooling) at kitchen area. Operator returned the chicken to the grill to be completely cooked. Final temperature 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (48 F - Cold Holding); carrots with tahini (50 F - Cold Holding); greet yogurt (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator covered the containers to improve the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with disinfectant not labeled at shelf front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator removed the individual package. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with falafel stored on floor dear shelf at walk-in freezer l
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on floor under three compartment sink. Operator picked it up. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over chicken broth at walk-in cooler. Operator was instructed the right way to store raw and RTE food.
- 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 stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator was instructed the correct way to store the products.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (108 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the kitchen to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100 ppm). **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. Operator printed the food reporting agreement, explaining to employee and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at preparation area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).