Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Most kitchen workers.
12A-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 - 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 - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
52
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. All .
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above whole tomatoes. Discussed with operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employees touching soiled work table and then engaging in food preparation.
12A-29-4
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Around food preparation area.
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Frozen food and walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All kitchen freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
47
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touching dirty kitchen utensils and then engaged in food preparation.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed damage dry storage area.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees book bags on working tables.
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Hot dogs inside walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
43
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. By the door.
22-20-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
67
Oct 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken in nonfood grade bags in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service area sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Missing portion of ceiling in Food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees working with food wearing jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed most kitchen food workers with no hair Protection.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris inside kitchen microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Back Lemonade production area. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service area sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen reach in cooler with old food debris on shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs.
How does Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs 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 Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ricky Arepas and Hot Dogs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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