Restaurant Rico Pan
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Restaurant Rico Pan, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the front area”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Restaurant Rico Pan's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork belly (55/50F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork belly (55/50F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the front area and kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils stored inside hot water of 100°F, operator placed on top of stove to be reheated at 135°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
64
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Emerita,Mabel, Laura, Margarita, with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: No employees food handlers provided. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Emerita,Mabel, Laura, Margarita, with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink at the kitchen area. **Warning**
29-11-4
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bridge Perez. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lids broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell eggs in the same container with other shell eggs, operator discarded it. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator open walk in freezer door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bridge Perez. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lids broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container located at the front line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple pots with food on walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside hot water at 105°F. Operator placed on top of the grilled. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicharron (122F - Hot Holding) in hot holding display for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid broken located in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot with meat on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in and walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to plantains underneath of the preparation table.
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm.
21-07-4
52
May 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (51°F - Cold Holding); sausage (47°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46°F - Cold Holding); Moro (46°F - Cold Holding); fish (47°F - Cold Holding) inside walk I. Cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator open the walk in freezer door, while call the technician.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel on hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the front area and kitchen area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
64
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of the kitchen shelves for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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. Emailed form to operator, operator signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
52
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurant Rico Pan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Rico Pan on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurant Rico Pan?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the front area” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Rico Pan.
How does Restaurant Rico Pan compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Restaurant Rico Pan most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Restaurant Rico Pan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurant Rico Pan have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Restaurant Rico Pan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Restaurant Rico Pan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant Rico Pan is inspected around four times per year on average.
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