RICKENBACKER
3900 NW 21 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 917-406-5598
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt (61F - Cold Holding); yogurt (61F - Cold Holding) milk (61F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above cook line showing damage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled with grease.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in coolers soiled with black mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves on pasta walk in coolers rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near reach in freezer. Chef provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above cook line showing damage.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf near ovens not inverted. Employee inverted pots.
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. Observed 20 packs of reduced oxygen packed salmon or removed from original packaging. Operator removed salmon from original packaging.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in coolers soiled with black mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves on pasta walk in coolers rusted.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep tables.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk in cooler door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed underneath cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in freezer door.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler at the end of cook line to the right of dishwashing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards soiled on prep line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one small dead roach inside walk in cooler. Operator had employee clean it up onsite.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler at the end of cook line to the right of dishwashing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors and walk in cooler doors.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquids and no labels.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ham over pooled eggs inside of reach in cooler. Operator placed in proper order onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near cook line. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler door. Operator cleaned onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler doors.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in coolers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with different sauces and no labels.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 098770, 098771 both expired on 02-01-2025. Operator already had inspection done, is now waiting on certificates.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks unsecured at mop sink area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at the chemical storage room inside kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and ceiling vents that are soiled throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board in prep line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on prep table. Operator removed it on site.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on reach in cooler by prep line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezers at the kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line equipment. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler by prep line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler behind prep line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry onsite.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with liquid/sauces inside and no labels at the food prep line.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed expired (2-1-2025) boiler certificate.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment using both chlorine and quaternary sanitizers nut only have quaternary test strips.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The chef discarded it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen entrance and by the broken ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the walk-in cooler by the prep sink. The maintenance worker replaced the tile.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the oven interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the plastic containers with different food's solid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x, 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket, retested 50ppm
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -raw shell eggs stored with pasteurized liquid eggs, operator relocated raw shell eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler: marinara sauce 46F, cooked pasta 47F, operator relocated food to walk-in cooler to cool rapidly
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -black hose behind large cooking pot
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -mop sink splitter needs 2
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on reach-in cooler stained -slicers have an accumulation of food debris -inside of omelette station reach-in cooler has an accumulation of food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee used handwash sink used to rinse tea pot
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -6 tanks in mop sink area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -omelette station reach-in cooler gaskets soiled -exterior of large white containers soiled -exterior of microwave soiled, employee cleaned
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -tile wall in dishwashing area has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -marked exit path blocked by carts, operator relocated carts
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of cheese sauce dented in the dry storage room. The chef discarded it.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the ppm for chlorine at 0.00. The chef set up the triple sink to sanitize. The chef located a container of sanitizer and installed it.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over rice in the upright refrigerator next to the preparation reach in cooler. The chef moved the raw shrimp to the bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt (61F - Cold Holding); yogurt (61F - Cold Holding) milk (61F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chese (61F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); yogurt (61F - Cold Holding); yogurt (61F - Cold Holding) as per the chef the shredded cheese, sliced cheese, and ham were on line for approximately two hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the preparation reach in cooler.
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.