Rucos Burger

15585 Sw 177 Ave, Miami, FL 33187

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rucos Burger three times, with records going back to 2022. Rucos Burger was last inspected on Jan 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on sandwich prep table.

14-09-4

Mar 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at white reach in freezer, hamburger patties stored in to go shopping bags. **Warning**

14-31-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a grill added to food truck with no approved plans. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at three compartment sink. **Warning**

10-17-4

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

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed silver shakers of salt and seasoning not labeled. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Dec 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by preparation table. Operator started to remove the table. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

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

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rucos Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rucos Burger on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rucos Burger?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rucos Burger.

How does Rucos Burger compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Rucos Burger most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Rucos Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rucos Burger have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rucos Burger 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 Rucos Burger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rucos Burger is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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