Impressions/Rioja Grille
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Impressions/Rioja Grille stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Impressions/Rioja Grille's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime inside of ice bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed slime inside of ice bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor near warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed missing tiles on floor near warewash area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer and cooler with rust on shelving. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed walk in freezer and cooler with rust on shelving. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in ware wash area three compartment sink leaking. Observed multiple hand wash sinks leaking throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed in ware wash area three compartment sink leaking. Observed multiple hand wash sinks leaking throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in Bakery area. Manager refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna Poke bowl and Tuna Tostada on menu no labeled containing raw ingredients.
02B-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on funnel in dryer rack **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer and cooler with rust on shelving.
14-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor near warewash area.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime inside of ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in chemical storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted at warewash area that were clean. Chef inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef removed fish from ROP. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled where ice dispenser is next to bakery room. Observed soiled floors in walk in freezer in bakery area.
36-73-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in ware wash area three compartment sink leaking. Observed multiple hand wash sinks leaking throughout establishment.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour with no name. Chef put proper name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
41
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
74
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak (50 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (52 F - Cold Holding) according to chef stored since yesterday inside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (50 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (52 F - Cold Holding) according to chef stored since yesterday inside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at preparation area soiled. Manager placed item at sink to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink across from frying station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler running at 49 F located in the kitchen line.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at drying rack at ware washing area. Chef removed water from items and began drying properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice inside walk in freezer at opening.
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign ah hand wash sink next to cookline.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed and placed in sanitizing solution bucket.
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the dishwasher area.
36-27-5
26
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Impressions/Rioja Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Impressions/Rioja Grille on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Impressions/Rioja Grille?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Impressions/Rioja Grille.
How does Impressions/Rioja Grille compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Impressions/Rioja Grille most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Impressions/Rioja Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Impressions/Rioja Grille have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Impressions/Rioja Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Impressions/Rioja Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Impressions/Rioja Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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