Rustica Hondurena
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Rustica Hondurena has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other North Miami restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in direct contact with chicken and beef.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beans and chicken held for more 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on door handles. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw egg over tomatoes. Employee placed to on the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
78
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: On 07/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: On 8/01/2025 at the time of the callback inspection cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Employee training missing for Vindra and Fidelina. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: On 07/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection employees training book incomplete. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: On 07/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
82
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Beef over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
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. Cooked beans and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Employee training missing for Vindra and Fidelina. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. New employee no employee responsibility agreement form. Form was provided to operator.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce. Manager corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Cooked: beans, chicken, and sausage held for more than 24/ hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee set up triple sink correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. OB employee not sanitizing dishes. I explained to dishwasher how to do the dishes. Wash Rinse and Sanitize., and sanitize all clean dishes again. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 10/1/2023
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes on top of the table in kitchen area. PIC put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked rice.
08A-05-6
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored inside hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sing in side the restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
45
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler in cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection observed 56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (48°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); cheese (54°F - Cold Holding), raw beef (50°F Cold Holding) cheese (50°F Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler in kitchen area **Admin Complaint**
03A-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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Form was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed different types of ceviche offered in the menu and is not identified **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed different types of ceviche offered in the menu and is not identified **Warning** As per PIC OWNER ordered the new menu with all corrections made. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Starts at 50f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Starts at 50f **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas stored in water at 120f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection observed spatulas stored stored in a container without water. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters were soiled and reach in cooler gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Hood filters are clean. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: On 5/17/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area **Warning** **Time Extended**
21-12-4
50
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cheese in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler in cookline **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains hit held at 120° in the cookline **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Procedures were provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie chopper, reach in cooler interior soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed different types of ceviche offered in the menu and is not identified **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Starts at 50°f **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed different cooked items in the reach in cooler like beans, beef, rice, sauce held more that 24 hours with no date marking **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans in kitchen area **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed veggie chopper stored in the floor **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas stored inside towel **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored in preparation table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in the kitchen area **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas stored in water at 120°f **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters were soiled and reach in cooler gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife and spatula with no handle, reach in cooler gaskets torn and broken cutting board **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In cookline area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area **Warning**
21-12-4
14
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cheese. Advised employee she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with food inside reach in cooler
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rustica Hondurena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rustica Hondurena on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rustica Hondurena?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rustica Hondurena.
How does Rustica Hondurena compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Rustica Hondurena most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Rustica Hondurena's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rustica Hondurena have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rustica Hondurena 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 Rustica Hondurena inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rustica Hondurena is inspected around three times per year on average.
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