Ricardo De La Hoz

414 Sw 22 Ave, Miami, FL 33135
Other
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Ricardo De La Hoz has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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
67
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. Provided via email to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed items from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips of any kind available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing, degreaser and chlorine sanitizer no labeled. Employee wrote content names with a marker on spray bottles containing. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
58
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed plastic open containers with pickled and cabbage on top of the table no protected.
07-06-5
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed plastic open containers with pickled and cabbage on top of the table no protected. See stop sale.
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed plastic open containers with pickled and cabbage on top of the table no protected. See stop sale.
08B-04-4
58
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
95
Oct 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricardo De La Hoz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricardo De La Hoz on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricardo De La Hoz?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ricardo De La Hoz.

How does Ricardo De La Hoz compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Ricardo De La Hoz most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Ricardo De La Hoz's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ricardo De La Hoz have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ricardo De La Hoz means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Ricardo De La Hoz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricardo De La Hoz is inspected around two times per year on average.