IMPRESSIONS/RIOJA GRILLE
711 NW 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak (50 F – Cold Holding); Pork chops (52 F – Cold Holding); Cooked steak (53 F – Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (52 F – Cold Holding) according to chef stored since yesterday inside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (50 F – Cold Holding); Pork chops (52 F – Cold Holding); Cooked steak (53 F – Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (52 F – Cold Holding) according to chef stored since yesterday inside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line.
Intermediate 4
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.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at preparation area soiled. Manager placed item at sink to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink across from frying station.
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.
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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 reach in cooler running at 49 F located in the kitchen line.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at drying rack at ware washing area. Chef removed water from items and began drying properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice inside walk in freezer at opening.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign ah hand wash sink next to cookline.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the dishwasher area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed and placed in sanitizing solution bucket.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:48 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.