Riky's Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Riky's Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Riky's Cafe was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Riky's Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed Ricardo Peraita Castillo. Expired 07/20/2025.
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fan soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with oil, mojo and butter with no labels.
02D-01-5
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled under hand wash sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled in MFDV.
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast thawing at room temperature inside MFDV. Operator stored chicken inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by MFDV entrance.
23-03-4
67
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee was coached how to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was coached to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed thermometer was not calibrated. **Warning**
05-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips expired 2022. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed fan vents with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-04-5
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Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed churros inside of thank you bag at reach in freezer. Operator was informed that he need to change the bag. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach in cooler. Manager was informed the correct order to store the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at +200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef stored over sauces containers. Manager was informed that he need to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs stored over unwashed lettuce and tortillas at reach in cooler. Manager was informed that the shells eggs need to be at the bottom part of the unwashed vegetables. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and cooked pork not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per the manager the products were made two days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above three compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put the hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan soiled with grease located next to reach in freezer. And shells about three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled located next to grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riky's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riky's Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riky's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riky's Cafe.
How does Riky's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Riky's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Riky's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Riky's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Riky's Cafe 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 Riky's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riky's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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