IMPRESSIONS/RIOJA GRILLE
711 NW 72 AVE, Miami FL 33126 · 305.261.2900
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in office.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor across cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bakery cooler.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in standing water.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 86°F on the cooking line.During the inspection employee removed items and cleaned them.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on oven handle, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, located at pizza station. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime inside of ice bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor near warewash area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer and cooler with rust on shelving.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in ware wash area three compartment sink leaking. Observed multiple hand wash sinks leaking throughout establishment.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone in bakery room.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna Poke bowl and Tuna Tostada on menu no labeled containing raw ingredients.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in Bakery area. Manager refilled dispenser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime inside of ice bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in chemical storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted at warewash area that were clean. Chef inverted them.
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. Chef removed fish from ROP.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled where ice dispenser is next to bakery room. Observed soiled floors in walk in freezer in bakery area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor near warewash area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on funnel in dryer rack
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer and cooler with rust on shelving.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in ware wash area three compartment sink leaking. Observed multiple hand wash sinks leaking throughout establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour with no name. Chef put proper name.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone in bakery room.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), as per chef was placed less than an hour ago. Chef removed items from line and replaced with new cold items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener. Chef removed and placed in dish washing area to be washed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at cook line across from fryer, ice discarded into hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in buffet area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in buffet area and at hand sink at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine station.
Food stored on floor. I served under hand wash sink at cook line a plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Chef removed and stored onto shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezer at cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights in walk in cooler and freezer area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood filter at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers not in use on prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in low boy reach in cooler at cook line, old food residue and liquid at bottom of cooler. Chef cleaned cooler during inspection.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boilers 121771 expired 08/17/23, 123277 expired 08/17/23, 123171 expired 08/17/23 123142 expired 08/17/23
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak (50 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (52 F - Cold Holding) according to chef stored since yesterday inside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (50 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (52 F - Cold Holding) according to chef stored since yesterday inside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at preparation area soiled. Manager placed item at sink to clean.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink across from frying station.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
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 reach in cooler running at 49 F located in the kitchen line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at drying rack at ware washing area. Chef removed water from items and began drying properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice inside walk in freezer at opening.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign ah hand wash sink next to cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed and placed in sanitizing solution bucket.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boilers 121771 expired 08/17/23, 123277 expired 08/17/23, 123171 expired 08/17/23 123142 expired 08/17/23
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