Name: RINCONCITO BBQ LATINO
Address: 445 E OKEECHOBEE RD, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 1.4

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498709

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497025

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance in the interior. Repeat Violation Warning
36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed absorbent ceiling in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cook line not inverted. Warning
06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon defrosted inside ROP bags. Warning
32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of prep area at kitchen. Observed employee removing phone from prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at kitchen cooking food with not hair restraint. Warning
33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on top of grass behind building. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed vertical white reach in freezer ice buildup. Repeat Violation Warning
10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives between tri compartment sink and wall. Warning
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching dry rice inside container. Observed operator stored scoop with handle upwards. Warning
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a kitchen towel used under cutting board. Warning
29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not installed.(not water and not sewage connection). Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing fan at kitchen dusty. Warning
21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top prep area at kitchen soiled towels. Observed chef removing the soiled towels from prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at kitchen splashed with food debris. Warning
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler uncovered container with raw chicken over uncovered container of raw fish Repeat Violation Warning
03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a dozen eggs inside cabinet at ambient temperature at kitchen. Observed operator stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed inside walk in cooler Salmon 36F thawing inside ROP bag. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing with a metal scrubber inside. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at women bathroom. Observed employee provided soap at handwash sink at women bathroom. Corrected On-Site Warning
02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed not consumer advisory display in restaurant or menu. Observed senior inspector provided a print of consumer advisory and operator put it on the wall. Repeat Violation Warning
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler container with cooked macaroni, according to operator prepared on Saturday not day labeled. Warning
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
14-74-7:Basic - 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 front counter reach in cooler is not working. At the time of the inspection no tcs food was stored inside.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across kitchen.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over case of parsley stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over cut cheese stored in flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. 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 fish stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator and provided printed handout. Corrected On-Site
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter bar area.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed raw pork stored inside the three compartments sink. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked beef stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
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. Observed black beans (54F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared the day before. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (54F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared the day before. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork ribs stored inside the walk in cooler without dated marked. As per employee food was prepared the day before in the morning.

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8460724

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef cases on walk in freezer, operator properly stored it.
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. Observed cooked pork (52°F - Cooling); inside walk in cooler, from the day before as per operator.
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (52°F - Cooling); inside walk in cooler, from the day before as per operator.
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty dishes stored inside hand wash sink located next to dishwasher machine, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
11-26-1: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.

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Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

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