MISS CRISPY RICE
808 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 2399802912
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
JUL 24
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 48 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024025764 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to make payment while conducting the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over soup/ sauces.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located by dishwashing area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No pressure at all.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket at cook line soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at unit by cooking pots line broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at prep table by cooking pots/ Sushi rice container.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink located by dishwashing station.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed bat front area.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cited in previous inspection, also cited an AC which is still in process. The operator never submitted plans for plan review department. Observed a walk in cooler and walk in freezer by kitchen entrance
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen with door losses.
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at cook line employees changing tasks from soil to clean without hand washing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at front reach in cooler ( drawers) at cook line the following items out of temperature: beef 55°F, cooked chicken 60°, Shrimp 55°F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front reach in cooler ( drawers) at cook line the following items out of temperature: beef 55°F, shrimp 55°F, cooked chicken 60°F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. For hand sink at cook line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cited in previous inspection, also cited an AC which is still in process. The operator never submitted plans for plan review department. Observed a walk in cooler and walk in freezer by kitchen entrance
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler several conga with cooked food from previous days and more than 24 hour so without labels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at prep area pots and pans not properly inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen with door losses.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with avocado stored on floor.
May 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table shredded beef at 125°F. As per cook the item was cooked early in the morning approximately 2 hours previous the inspection was conducted. The shredded beef was removed and reheated to reach the proper temperature. The steam table also was adjusted to reach 135 for hot holding.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food container stored inside hand sink at cook line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed by the kitchen's entrance two new cooling units: Walk in cooler and Walk in Freezer. The units are in front of restrooms.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored over oven at cook line not inverted.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Empty Food trays stored on floor. Employee removed trays and place them on shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at kitchen container for salt not labeled.
Jan 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed by the kitchen's entrance two new cooling units: Walk in cooler and Walk in Freezer. The units are in front of restrooms.
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. Provided to employees wile conducting the inspection.
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over vegetables. Manager removed eggs to the shelf's bottom
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed by the kitchen's entrance two new cooling units: Walk in cooler and Walk in Freezer. The units are in front of restrooms.
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.
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. Provided to employees wile conducting the inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pot on floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with meat on floor inside walk in freezer "
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.