Rice Mediterranean Kitchen
164 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335605
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 complaint inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 19, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener at prep table soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At prep area. Manager fixed dispenser.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Cook line.
Earlier inspections 1
A93Routine inspection4 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 19, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
At dishwashing area sink blocked by a chair. Manager removed chair.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a prohibited area.
Observed a container with sauce stored in the lettuce bin. Manager removed container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.