Ricarena Latin Grill

5560 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ricarena Latin Grill has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Margate restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at time of inspection

05-08-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.. Ceiling in prep room not smooth or easily cleanable

36-37-5

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Monitored dish machine. Dish machine not holding sanitizer on sanitize cycle. Discussed with operator. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Dish machine not sanitizing properly. 6 days **Time Extended**

22-49-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for ware washing machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**

21-12-4

May 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2022

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: No plan review submitted. **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed McCall freezer gasket in disrepairs. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Admin Complaint**

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricarena Latin Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricarena Latin Grill on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Ricarena Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Ricarena Latin Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Ricarena Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricarena Latin Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ricarena Latin Grill 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 Ricarena Latin Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricarena Latin Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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