Rickenbacker in Miami
Last inspected:
3900 Nw 21 St, Miami, FL 33142Rickenbacker in Miami has accumulated 232 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 per visit. The facility operated under the name The Rickenbacker from 2020 to 2024. Fire safety records document four violations, including expired boiler certificates in 2025 and a blocked exit path in 2024. The restaurant has never been shut down and faces no disciplinary actions or fines. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and ventilation issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rickenbacker in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
7.7
violations / inspection
7.7 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
Rickenbacker in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 098770, 098771 both expired on 02-01-2025. Operator already had inspection done, is now waiting on certificates. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) 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 inspectors 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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-marked exit path blocked by carts, operator relocated carts **Corrected On-Site**
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 · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor not properly mounted at designated area.
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.
Rickenbacker in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 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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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Rickenbacker in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rickenbacker in Miami last inspected?
- Rickenbacker in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rickenbacker in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rickenbacker in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Rickenbacker in Miami had?
- Rickenbacker in Miami has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rickenbacker in Miami find?
- Rickenbacker in Miami was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rickenbacker in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Rickenbacker in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Rickenbacker in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Rickenbacker in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Rickenbacker in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Rickenbacker (2020-2024).
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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