Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami
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12313 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami has a significant food safety compliance pattern. Over 24 inspections since January 2022, the facility accumulated 262 violations, averaging 10.9 per inspection — more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: proper cooking temperatures were cited in at least 7 inspections, employee health violations in at least 5 inspections, handwashing violations in at least 4 inspections, and parasite destruction requirements in at least 3 inspections. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. A complaint-based inspection on October 20, 2025 resulted in a formal Warning Issued disposition after 36 violations were documented, including 3 high-priority findings. A subsequent complaint inspection on October 21, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied after 15 violations were found. The most recent routine inspection on February 18, 2026 documented 21 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections43 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections50 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami last inspected?
- Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami had?
- Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami has had 24 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 Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami find?
- Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Rice Mediterranean Kitchen 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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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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.
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