Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE RICKENBACKER

3900 NW 21 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3404611
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8547011
DBPR license2314774

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x, 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket, retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -raw shell eggs stored with pasteurized liquid eggs, operator relocated raw shell eggs **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler: marinara sauce 46F, cooked pasta 47F, operator relocated food to walk-in cooler to cool rapidly **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -black hose behind large cooking pot

#12High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -mop sink splitter needs 2

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on reach-in cooler stained -slicers have an accumulation of food debris -inside of omelette station reach-in cooler has an accumulation of food debris

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee used handwash sink used to rinse tea pot

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -6 tanks in mop sink area

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -omelette station reach-in cooler gaskets soiled -exterior of large white containers soiled -exterior of microwave soiled, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -tile wall in dishwashing area has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.