Rick's Cafe
4488 E 10 Ct, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2316366
What drove the grade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 15, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed employee personal water inside handwashing sink . Employee removed and discarded during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed bag of onions being stored on the floor behind front counter.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed water on the floor next to ice machine behind front counter, employee moped dry during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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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.