Ritmos Production
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
70
Score
Ritmos Production has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 26, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of heavy cream at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles soiled with old food debris at cook line and across from bathroom.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves underneath preparation table across from 3 compartment sink.
14-45-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling near walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill with heavy accumulation of old food debris.
23-03-4
70
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peas stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. . Observed interior of sugar container soiled near cook line. Observed rice scoop handle soiled with old food debris. Operator removed scoop from rice and took to ware washing area.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted at storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris between stoves at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid missing at front line.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and mayonnaise stored on floor at preparation areas. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves at cook line soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut squash stored inside non food grade bag at reach in freezer near back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed cut squash stored inside non food grade bag at reach in freezer near back exit door. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink located near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink located near three compartment sink and bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust and old food debris throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust and old food debris throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
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 reach in cooler ambient temperature at 52F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 52F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw fish stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Discussed procedure with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed thawed raw fish stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Discussed procedure with manager. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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, bags, keys, and water cups throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed employee cell phones, bags, keys, and water cups throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling at cook line near fryers and near back entrance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed hole in ceiling at cook line near fryers and near back entrance **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Manager rearranged scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed aluminum containers with old labels stored above shelves near establishment entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed aluminum containers with old labels stored above shelves near establishment entrance. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice not covered at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed container of rice not covered at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with green substance near plastic wrap dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with green substance near plastic wrap dispenser. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with oil not labeled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed plastic bottles with oil not labeled at cook line **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted at shelf above preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted at shelf above preparation table. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
32
Dec 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ham at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zappers over preparation tables.
35B-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open at time of inspection.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located near cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid broken.
14-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ritmos Production last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ritmos Production on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ritmos Production?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ritmos Production.
How does Ritmos Production compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ritmos Production most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ritmos Production's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ritmos Production have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ritmos Production 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 Ritmos Production inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ritmos Production is inspected around two times per year on average.
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