Riverview, Hillsborough County

RICKY MELA RESTAURANT

10277 BIG BEND RD, Riverview, FL 33578

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 21, 2026
City
Riverview
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 24527046

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24527047

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee placed sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-07-4

Detail 24375881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Time Extended

10-08-5

Detail 24375882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Time Extended

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 24254868

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables 79 F left on counter for 1 hour, manager placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 24254861

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

22-02-4

Detail 24254865

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24254863

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24254860

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24254859

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24254867

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24254866

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24254862

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24254869

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restrooms. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24254864

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung at time of inspection. Warning