Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II

18509 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157

Steakhouse

Last inspected: May 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.

16-37-1

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding), as per chef for lass than 4 hours. Employee decided to discard the tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer observed raw chicken over raw beef, freezer located in the storage area.

08A-17-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed arepa in a container cover with a non-food grade cloth, employee discarded arepa.

14-86-1

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 - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. RIF located in the storage area

22-16-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the cook line has grease accumulation.

22-08-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored on a small prep table near the freezer.

24-05-4

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (113F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper Towel Dispenser in the kitchen.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser in the kitchen.

31B-06-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers stored on shelves above the three compartment sink not inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with grease accumulation, oven located in the kitchen.

22-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II on file is from May 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II.

How does Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II 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 Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricos House Steak Beer & Wine II is inspected around three times per year on average.

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