Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami
Last inspected:
11865 Sw 26 St Ste J-1, Miami, FL 33175Rico Rico Restaurant-Cafeteria in Miami has accrued 201 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection—substantially above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations recur frequently across the inspection history, particularly handwashing procedures (cited in at least 6 inspections), employee health policy and reporting violations (cited in 5 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (cited in 8 inspections), chemical storage (cited in 3 inspections), and parasite destruction procedures (cited in 4 inspections). The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 42 violations including four high-priority findings and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, marking a significant compliance decline from the clean inspection on February 18, 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami last inspected?
- Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami had?
- Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami find?
- Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 23 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Rico Rico Restaurant-cafeteria in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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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