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RICKY MELA RESTAURANT

RICKY MELA RESTAURANT located in RIVERVIEW has undergone 2 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 2 reports on file

10277 BIG BEND RD, RIVERVIEW 33578

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13597385

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10921457

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. 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. Employees phone on prep table. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restrooms. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung at time of inspection. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables 79 F left on counter for 1 hour, manager placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat Warning
  • 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. 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