Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables

Last inspected:

164 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Overview

Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables has recorded 129 violations across 20 inspections since November 2022, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—25% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, including recurring failures in proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 5 inspections), employee health reporting (3 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (7 inspections), shell stock requirements (4 inspections), and consumer advisory compliance (8 inspections). Food contact surface violations appeared in 4 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings for hand washing, consumer advisory, time as control, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
129Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections36 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables last inspected?
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables?
The most frequently cited violations at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables had?
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables find?
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables ever been shut down?
No, Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Coral Gables has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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