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KIKI ON THE RIVER

450 NW NORTH RIVER DR, Miami FL 33128 · 786 271 9314

Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats204
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335398
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
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.
High priority/12A-10-4
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pieces inside hand wash sink bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area and also next to ice machine near exit door kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located near exit door kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee bottles of water located at cooked line area.
Basic/12B-02-4
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.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
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.
Basic/21-08-4
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Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
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.
High priority/22-53-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic ice bucket stored directly on floor located at bar area. Operator removed.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/10-13-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/10-01-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen.
Basic/21-38-4
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Sep 26, 2025 · Still observed Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 26, 2025 · Still observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Time Extended
In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Basic/10-13-5/Return visit Sep 26, 2025 · Still observed ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Time Extended
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
High priority/08B-56-4
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.
High priority/01B-03-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Basic/10-13-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen. Manager store properly during inspection.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with sauce not covered located in bar area. Operator covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over spices sauce. Operator stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean ice bucket out side. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored out side the restaurant back door. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/24-07-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cook oil and bag of potatoes.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.