Rice Mediterranean Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen stretching back to 2023. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket empty, employee changed bucket and primed machine 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer, raw fish stored over ready to eat falafel and ice cream. Operator moved fish to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by three compartment sink, no paper towels supplied. Operator supplied paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, employee bag stored on shelf with equipment. Operator moved employee bag to office area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Walk in cooler - Cooked turkey date marked 1-15. Cooked lamb date marked 1-17 and 1-23. Cooked chicken date marked 1-22. Cooked beef date marked 1-21 and 1-22. Reviewed proper procedures with operator. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Walk in cooler - 9 pounds cooked chicken date marked 1-24-2025, 3 pounds cooked vegetables date marked 1-22-2025, 3 pounds cooked vegetables date marked 1-24-2025. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2025-01-31: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
78
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Walk in cooler - Cooked turkey date marked 1-15. Cooked lamb date marked 1-17 and 1-23. Cooked chicken date marked 1-22. Cooked beef date marked 1-21 and 1-22. Reviewed proper procedures with operator. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Employee entered front counter and began working with food - preparing customer wrap - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - glass oven - beef (125-135F - Hot Holding); chicken (88-120F - Hot Holding). Per operator items holding for 1 hour. Operator increased heat to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 handout to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include date product was packaged. Grab and go - Hummus. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty sanitizing solution. Operator replaced solution and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-55-4
37
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados in same container as washed ready to eat tomatoes. Operator removed container for washing. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses at grill area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at back kitchen area. Operator inverted to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil. Operator wrote common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Jan 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rice Mediterranean Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen.
How does Rice Mediterranean Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Rice Mediterranean Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen 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 Rice Mediterranean Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rice Mediterranean Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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