Rick's Cafe in Hialeah
Last inspected:
4488 E 10 Ct, Hialeah, FL 33013Rick's Cafe in Hialeah has accumulated 266 violations across 24 inspections since January 2022, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection — more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in every inspection on record, and proper hand washing violations appearing in at least 4 inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include consumer advisory violations, proper cooking temperature violations, and chemical storage violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 23, 2026 documented 12 violations (1 high, 2 intermediate, 3 basic) with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rick's Cafe in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Rick's Cafe in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Rick's Cafe in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rick's Cafe in Hialeah last inspected?
- Rick's Cafe in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rick's Cafe in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rick's Cafe in Hialeah are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Rick's Cafe in Hialeah had?
- Rick's Cafe in Hialeah has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rick's Cafe in Hialeah find?
- Rick's Cafe in Hialeah was most recently inspected on January 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rick's Cafe in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Rick's Cafe in Hialeah 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 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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).
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