Via Del Rio Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Via Del Rio Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. Via Del Rio Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed oxtail held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile showing water damage at kitchen and seating area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler at dry storage area.
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by seating area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area.
36-27-5
74
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw eggs in the reach in cooler located in the back storage area. Operator placed raw chicken under raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in back dry storage area with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located at the front counter with soiled interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
74
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over picante sauce. Employee moved eggs to different cooler. Raw chicken over lettuce in storage room reach in. Eggs moved to different cooler. Chicken moved to bottom during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test kit, has ph test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by bathrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind storage room reach in.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler shelves soiled in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces inside the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Form was provided. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Form was provided. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Observed food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee food was cooked over 24 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee food was cooked over 24 hours. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer top in disrepair at the storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed reach in freezer top in disrepair at the storage. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed at reach in freezer located at the storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed at reach in freezer located at the storage. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
47
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (116F - Hot Holding) at the grill. Employee will reheat beans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee food was cooked over 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Brenda y Ramona certification expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer top in disrepair at the storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed at reach in freezer located at the storage. **Warning**
22-16-4
32
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Via Del Rio Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Via Del Rio Restaurant on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Via Del Rio Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Via Del Rio Restaurant.
How does Via Del Rio Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Via Del Rio Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Via Del Rio Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Via Del Rio Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Via Del Rio Restaurant 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 Via Del Rio Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Via Del Rio Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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