RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
164 GIRALDA AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305-2005282
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dishwashing area sink blocked by a chair. Manager removed chair.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a container with sauce stored in the lettuce bin. Manager removed container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher person must hand wash after touching soil items. PVC pipe at drain in dishwashing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. OB seat walk in cooler received merchandise on floor. Manager placed items on shelves.
Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food dust, or mold-like substance.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand sink at prep area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with cucumbers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line.
Walk-in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food dust, or mold-like substance.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at kitchen removed gloves to get new ones but no hand wash.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at dishwashing area can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a chair with empty containers.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook removed knife.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at kitchen soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with cabbage stored n floor. Employee placed box on shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cookline.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a chair at kitchen prep area. Employee removed the chair.
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. Form provided to operator.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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.