DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TAQUERIA RINCONCITO MEXICANO

1628 Gator Boulevard
Florida, 33430
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: 1324605

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858411

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Advised employee to prepare a chlorine solution of 100ppm. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched money to place inside register then began handling various clean containers of food; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler: shredded mozzarella in open bag(57F - Cold Holding) As per employee, cheese was removed from cooler 3 hours prior for an order. Not prepped or portioned today. Cheese is situated next to a pot with red salsa at 147F. Advised operator to quick chill cheese. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked steak (109F - Hot Holding) As per employee stored since 12pm. Aer employe, steam table is not working. Employee reheated to 206F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass door reach in cooler: Green salsa (47F at 2:30pm; 48F at 3:00pm- Cooked Cooling) As per employee, cooked and has been cooling since 11:00am. At current rate of cooling, green salsa will not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Green salsas are in portioned cups with lids and situated next to a pot with red salsa of 147F. Operator removed hot pot of red salsa. Advised operator to quick chill green salsa **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store single service plates and sour pads. Advised employee to unblock. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8711144

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At single glass door reach in cooler: ; cooked pork (48F - Cooling) Prepared at night and cooled overnight as per operator. Item did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands at hand wash sink with running water; no soap used. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At single glass door reach in cooler: ; cooked pork (48F - Cooling) Prepared at night and cooled overnight as per operator. Item did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler unit: sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in top section of flip top for 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Item stored over stacked. Operator placed to quick chill in lower section of unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in rinse compartment of triple sink. Employee washed hands at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642155

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8640754

  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer: raw chicken stored on top of raw steak; neither items were commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: At deep freezer: raw beef stored on top of raw shrimp; neither items were commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552068

  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed approximately 6 live, small flying insects flying around in food truck, going in and out through food truck window that is left open. Warning
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door and windows torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed that the screen in the door and windows of food truck is damaged. As a result, approximately 11 flies were observed in food truck, approximately 6 flying in and out of food truck during inspection. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area and food storage area. Observed approximately 6 live, small flying insects flying around in food truck, going in and out through window. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects landing on raw beef sitting on grill. 2 live, small flying insects landing on pans in steam table and utensils on grill. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer: raw chicken stored on top of raw steak; neither items were commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects landing on raw beef sitting on grill. See stop sale for raw beef. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: sour cream in bottle (53F at 3:30pm- Cooling) As per operator, sour cream was portioned at 11am. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit: Mexican cheese (65F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit: Mexican cheese (65F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: sour cream in bottle (53F at 3:30pm- Cooling) As per operator, sour cream was portioned at 11am. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top reach in cooler unit: red salsa (50F at 3:35pm; 49F at 4:00pm - Cooling); green salsa (53F at 3:35pm; 51F at 4:00pm- Cooling) As per operator, items cooling since 10:30am. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F within a total of 6 hours. Advised operator to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5: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

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8551803

  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top reach in cooler:; shredded lettuce (59F at 11:00am; 57F at 11:54am- cooling) cut 1 hour ago; diced tomatoes (49F at 11:00am; 47F at 11:54am- cooling) cut 1 hour ago. At current rate of cooling, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to deep freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At Flip top reach in cooler:; shredded lettuce (50F at 12:30pm; 49F at 12:50pm- ambient cooling); diced tomatoes (49F at 12:30pm; 48F at 12:50pm- ambient cooling) As per operator both items cooling since 2 hours and 30 mins ago. At current rate of cooling, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to deep freezer to quick chill. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8333250

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At flip top cooler, on cutting board: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator scooped dirty water from steam table with bowl then opened green salsa; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In deep freezer: Raw chicken not packaged and raw pork chorizo not commercially packaged over packet of raw shrimp. Not all products commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top reach in cooler:; green salsa (52F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator prepared yesterday. See stop sale. Single glass door standing reach in cooler: Cooked Pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (46F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (65F - Cold Holding) Items not prepared or portioned today. As per operator, items stored overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top reach in cooler:; green salsa (52F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator prepared yesterday. See stop sale. At deep freezer: raw chicken (64F- cold holding) Per operator raw chicken left out for approximately 2 hours. Not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed in deep freezer. Single glass door standing reach in cooler: Cooked Pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (46F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (65F - Cold Holding) Items not prepared or portioned today. As per operator, items stored overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top reach in cooler:; shredded lettuce (59F at 11:00am; 57F at 11:54am- cooling) cut 1 hour ago; diced tomatoes (49F at 11:00am; 47F at 11:54am- cooling) cut 1 hour ago. At current rate of cooling, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to deep freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning