Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami

Last inspected:

711 Nw 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33126
Overview

Impressions/Rioja Grille in Miami has accumulated 244 violations across 22 inspections, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection—more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2—with no emergency closures on record. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the facility's inspection history, including handwashing violations cited in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations appearing in 9 of the last 8 inspections reviewed, proper cooking temperature violations in 4 of the last 8 inspections, and chemical storage violations documented in 5 separate inspections. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 3 inspections, including improper health reporting in March 2024 and a management awareness violation in September 2023. Fire safety issues were documented on three separate dates, including portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone in September 2024 and a missing boiler report in January 2020. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition in September 2024 following discovery of employee health policy, toxic substance control, chemical storage, consumer advisory, time-as-control, food contact surface, and proper handwashing violations. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action despite identification of 12 violations including high-priority handwashing, food contact surface, approved food source, and proper cooking temperature violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
250Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 10.9 violations / inspection 10.9 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

Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone in bakery room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed fire extinguisher in red zone in bakery room. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone in bakery room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 boiler certification expired. FL# 123277 expired 5/22/19; FL 121771 expired 5/22/19; FL# 123142 expired 5/22/19; FL#123171 expired 5/22/19
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami last inspected?
Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami had?
Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami find?
Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami 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 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.
Has Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Impressions/rioja Grille in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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