Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3

414 Sw 22 Ave, Miami, FL 33002

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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 soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23 **Warning**

50-17-3

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3.

How does Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 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 Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricky's Hot Dog and Arepa A-3 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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