The Rickenbacker
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, The Rickenbacker has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so The Rickenbacker trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed underneath cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in freezer door.
23-03-4
67
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also reach in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler at the end of cook line to the right of dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler at the end of cook line to the right of dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Observed interior of microwave soiled by cook line. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards soiled on prep line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one small dead roach inside walk in cooler. Operator had employee clean it up onsite.
35A-03-4
Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also reach in cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler at the end of cook line to the right of dishwashing area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors and walk in cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquids and no labels.
02D-01-5
58
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ham over pooled eggs inside of reach in cooler. Operator placed in proper order onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near cook line. Operator placed paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler door. Operator cleaned onsite. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with different sauces and no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks unsecured at mop sink area
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at the chemical storage room inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and ceiling vents that are soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board in prep line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on prep table. Operator removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on reach in cooler by prep line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezers at the kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at prep line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line equipment. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler by prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler behind prep line. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with liquid/sauces inside and no labels at the food prep line.
02D-01-5
55
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment using both chlorine and quaternary sanitizers nut only have quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The chef discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen entrance and by the broken ice machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the walk-in cooler by the prep sink. The maintenance worker replaced the tile. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the oven interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the plastic containers with different food's solid.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x, 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket, retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -raw shell eggs stored with pasteurized liquid eggs, operator relocated raw shell eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler: marinara sauce 46F, cooked pasta 47F, operator relocated food to walk-in cooler to cool rapidly **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -black hose behind large cooking pot
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -mop sink splitter needs 2
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on reach-in cooler stained -slicers have an accumulation of food debris -inside of omelette station reach-in cooler has an accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee used handwash sink used to rinse tea pot
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -6 tanks in mop sink area
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -omelette station reach-in cooler gaskets soiled -exterior of large white containers soiled -exterior of microwave soiled, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -tile wall in dishwashing area has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
36-27-5
27
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
95
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) operator began emptying sink and remaking sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (47F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (68F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator these items were in walk in cooler for more than 6 hours the pico de gallo and cooked chicken wings were moved to preparation area approximately 1 hour ago **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (47F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (68F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator these items were in walk in cooler for more than 6 hours the pico de gallo and cooked chicken wings were moved to preparation area approximately 1 hour ago, milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); salad (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator these items were removed from walk in cooler approximately one hour ago, operator moved items to reach in coolers with a ambient temperature of 40F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No quaternary color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning**
16-36-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel from under cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator placed a drip tray in areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues at server station. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and knives stored with food contact side up **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil squeeze bottles with no names. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with temperature of 79F **Warning**
10-07-4
35
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler milk (60F - Cold Holding); as per operator cooked beef was cut approximately 3 hours ago, operator moved to reach in freezer for rapid chill, tomatoes were in cooler since day prior, eggs and milk were replenished on cook line for breakfast approximately 2 hours ago operator moved to reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: At time of callback inspection observed at self service breakfast area Cut tomatoes 55F cold holding, shredded cheese 55F cold holding, greek yogurt 54Fcold holding, whole milk 50F cold holding **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior next to cook line have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: At time of callback inspection Reach-in freezer interior next to cook line have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler milk (60F - Cold Holding); as per operator cooked beef was cut approximately 3 hours ago, operator moved to reach in freezer for rapid chill, tomatoes were in cooler since day prior, eggs and milk were replenished on cook line for breakfast approximately 2 hours ago operator moved to reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of eco lab cleaner on top of box of coffee Operator moved chemical to designated area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), informed operator to stop using dishwasher until repaired and to only use three compartment sink until repairs are made. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); tomatoes were in cooler since day prior, **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator replaced with clean can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage room in office area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on dish rack next to walk in cooler not inverted. Operator inverted dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee above server station adjacent to cook line. Operator discarded coffee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container lids with old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior next to cook line have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Rickenbacker last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Rickenbacker on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Rickenbacker?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Rickenbacker.
How does The Rickenbacker compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Rickenbacker most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Rickenbacker's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Rickenbacker have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Rickenbacker 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 The Rickenbacker inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Rickenbacker is inspected around three times per year on average.
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