VIA DEL RIO RESTAURANT
1673 NW 27 AVE, Miami FL 33125 · 305.633.3919
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 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
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above sauces in reach in cooler. Employee moved the eggs to the bottom.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired chlorine test kit from 10/2025.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in the kitchen and front line area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee beverage container next to clean utensils.Employee moved it.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed oxtail held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile showing water damage at kitchen and seating area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 at reach in cooler at dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by seating area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired since 2015. Owner brought a new one while I was conducting the inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 stored above raw eggs in the reach in cooler located in the back storage area. Operator placed raw chicken under raw eggs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located at the front counter with soiled interior.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in back dry storage area with water damage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
May 3, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over picante sauce. Employee moved eggs to different cooler. Raw chicken over lettuce in storage room reach in. Eggs moved to different cooler. Chicken moved to bottom during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test kit, has ph test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by bathrooms.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind storage room reach in.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler shelves soiled in storage room.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
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. Form was provided to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee food was cooked over 24 hours.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer top in disrepair at the storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed at reach in freezer located at the storage.
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (116F - Hot Holding) at the grill. Employee will reheat beans.
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. Form was provided to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee food was cooked over 24 hours.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Brenda y Ramona certification expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer top in disrepair at the storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed at reach in freezer located at the storage.
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.