RICOLOMBIA RESTAURANT
715 E 9 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-08-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed not food thermometer inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-14-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed pain brush used at coffee station. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed pain brush used at coffee station. **Time Extended**
Basic 8
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed ceiling tiles not nonabsorbent inside kitchen and tiles in disrepair. **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed pods and pans not inverted on top of 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed ice machine at bar area with no door. **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed 1 employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed gaps underneath doors in the kitchen and whole way. **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave interior soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed oven and microwave interior soiled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed container with sugar no labeled at front counter. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:27 AM.
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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.