Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale
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401 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 115, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 13 times with a combined 49 violations, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, including employee health policy violations (cited in 6 inspections), employee health reporting failures (cited in 5 inspections), and proper cooking temperature violations (cited in 4 inspections). The January 2025 inspection resulted in an admin complaint recommendation after management awareness violations were found. A warning was issued on January 30, 2025 following 7 violations including management awareness, employee health policy, employee health reporting, food in good condition, shell stock requirements, and improper cooking temperatures. Another warning was issued on January 12, 2026 after 18 violations were cited, including multiple employee health policy and reporting violations alongside time-as-control and cooking temperature issues. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 found no violations and resulted in call back compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper cooking temps, Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on August 10, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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