RICOLOMBIA RESTAURANT
715 E 9 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed restaurant operating with no license, changed owner **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags inside vertical freezer used to store empanadas. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at ambient temperature in prep area. Observed operator storing shell eggs inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
32-11-5Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed not toilet paper inside men's and women's bathroom. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Observed employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed pain brush used at coffee station. **Warning**
41-21-4Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottles containing fabuloso with no labaled. **Warning**
Basic 13
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not nonabsorbent inside kitchen and tiles in disrepair. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pods and pans not inverted on top of 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel covering and touching boiled yucca. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ice machine at bar area with no door. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on top of prep area. Operator remove purse from prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees inside kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed metal scoop touching sugar. Operator remove the scoop from touching the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under cutting board in prep area. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave interior soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven exterior soiled with grease. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and mojo not labeled. Observed container with sugar no labeled at front counter. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.