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MEXICAN FOOD EL RINCONCITO MEXICANO

Health inspection records show MEXICAN FOOD EL RINCONCITO MEXICANO in LEHIGH ACRES has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1454 LEE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932631

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cooked rice container to scoop rice. Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured and not easy to clean Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacle in unisex restroom.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets on left hand stand up cooler torn. Repeat Violation
  • 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 stored above raw beef in the reach in cooler. Operator rearranged reach in cooler according to proper cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754062

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles above the cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on double door stainless steel reach in cooler on the left side of refrigerators. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed torn gaskets on double door stainless steel reach in cooler on the left side of refrigerators **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866272

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed serving bowl use to scoop rice in the reach in cooler, bulk rice container. Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles above the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on double door stainless steel reach in cooler on the left side of refrigerators. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current business license not renewed at time of inspection. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779531

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container used to scoop sugar in the bulk in use bin on the dry storage shelf. In the kitchen.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above equipment in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on double door stainless refrigerator nest to the stand up freezer.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on ceiling light near the rear exit door in the back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed CFM expired 2-2024. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to to go station next to the cash register, operator refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378310

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles in kitchen above preparation table and cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield cover on ceiling light by rear exit door.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored sauces in reach in cooler by rear shelves in kitchen not covered.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above peppers, tomatoes, and chayote squash. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8447668

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles in kitchen above cook and prep areas. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed refried beans being prepared outside on propane grill in 32 quart approximate size metal pan with lid. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash signs present in restroom used by employees.
  • 08B-60-4:Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed refried beans being boiled on propane grill behind restaurant with no over head protection Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available for checking sanitizer levels. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at time of inspection.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line, operator placed soap next to sink.
  • 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 food prepared over 24 hours being stored in reach in refrigerator without date marking, discussed with owner the importance of date marking food and length of time cooked food may be held. Repeat Violation