Ricolombia Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
29
Score
Across the available record, Ricolombia Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Ricolombia Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 31, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 17 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed restaurant operating with no license, changed owner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed pain brush used at coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed pain brush used at coffee station. **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not nonabsorbent inside kitchen and tiles in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed ceiling tiles not nonabsorbent inside kitchen and tiles in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pods and pans not inverted on top of 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed pods and pans not inverted on top of 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ice machine at bar area with no door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed ice machine at bar area with no door. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees inside kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed 1 employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed oven and microwave interior soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and mojo not labeled. Observed container with sugar no labeled at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed container with sugar no labeled at front counter. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
29
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed restaurant operating with no license, changed owner **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags inside vertical freezer used to store empanadas. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at ambient temperature in prep area. Observed operator storing shell eggs inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed pain brush used at coffee station. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottles containing fabuloso with no labaled. **Warning**
41-21-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed not toilet paper inside men's and women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed metal scoop touching sugar. Operator remove the scoop from touching the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under cutting board in prep area. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave interior soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven exterior soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and mojo not labeled. Observed container with sugar no labeled at front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not nonabsorbent inside kitchen and tiles in disrepair. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pods and pans not inverted on top of 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel covering and touching boiled yucca. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ice machine at bar area with no door. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on top of prep area. Operator remove purse from prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees inside kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
14
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling above the preparation area. Observed ceilings tiles with water stains, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler out of service, located at cooking area. As per operator reach in cooler parts have been ordered.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed chest freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
64
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen top shelves throughout.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicharron (44/47F - Cooling) stored inside walk in cooler as per operator since last night.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicharron (44/47F - Cooling) stored inside walk in cooler as per operator since last night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not stirred/rotated. Observed beef and vegetable soup (127F - Hot Holding) in serving window to be picked up. Inspector coached employee on reheating practices. Operator reheated soup to 169°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-05-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Coached operator on proper sanitizer strength. Observed operator prepare a new solution chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of vitamins on top of prep area.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed employee without manager certificate.
53A-01-7
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. Operator no knowledge of food-borne illness.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sanitizer on hand washing sink located in the front area. Operator replaced with hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Inspector coached employee to wash hands in hand washing sink. Operator washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage in the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen, lobby ceiling
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel as a food contact surface with the empanada, and shredded cheese.
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on top of prep tables in the kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in the kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in freezer chests located in the front area and walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths under cutting boards throughout the kitchen. Inspector coached employees not to use wiping cloths. Employees removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Juice dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed mold like substance by nozzles in juice dispenser located in the front area.
22-13-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ricolombia Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ricolombia Restaurant on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ricolombia Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ricolombia Restaurant.
How does Ricolombia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Ricolombia Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Ricolombia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ricolombia Restaurant have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ricolombia Restaurant 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 Ricolombia Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ricolombia Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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