Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview
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10277 Big Bend Rd, Riverview, FL 33578Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 176 total violations and averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, shell stock requirements violations appearing in 6 of the last 8 inspections, and consumer advisory violations documented in every recent inspection on record. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. A warning was issued on December 16, 2025 following an inspection that found 33 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food in good condition, proper cooking temperatures, and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 6 violations were documented, all classified as basic or high-priority issues including shell stock requirements violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 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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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 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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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview last inspected?
- Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview are: Approved food source, Equipment condition, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview had?
- Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview find?
- Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview ever been shut down?
- No, Ricky Mela Restaurant in Riverview 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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