RUSTICA HONDURENA
633 NE 125 ST, North Miami FL 33161 · 305.570.9716
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023047927 | May 17, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $200 |
| 1--2015008782 | Jan 21, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 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
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in direct contact with chicken and beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beans and chicken held for more 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on door handles. Employee removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach reach in freezer.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw egg over tomatoes. Employee placed to on the top shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Jul 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training missing for Vindra and Fidelina.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Apr 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Beef over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training missing for Vindra and Fidelina.
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. New employee no employee responsibility agreement form. Form was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce. Manager corrected it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beans, chicken, and sausage held for more than 24/ hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee set up triple sink correctly.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 10/1/2023
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. OB employee not sanitizing dishes. I explained to dishwasher how to do the dishes. Wash Rinse and Sanitize., and sanitize all clean dishes again.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes on top of the table in kitchen area. PIC put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked rice.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored inside hand washing sink.
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 was provided to operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sing in side the restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
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.