EL RINCONCITO CAFETERIA
2050 W 56 ST #33
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the walk in cooler cardboard used as liner under tres leches cake, flan containers.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled, at main kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with some grease buildup. Repeat Violation
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at main kitchen eggs (69F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 4 hours, operator transferred it to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has some grease buildup, located at prep area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven door handles soiled, microwave door handle soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled,
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door at reach in cooler by hand sink at kitchen soiled. Employee clean equipment door. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula/ knife behind equipment at dishwasher area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled at kitchen.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted above steam table at kitchen. Employee inverted plates. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at cook line. Employee relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at walk in freezer. Employee relocated products. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wet rag inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).