EL RINCONCITO LATINO CAFETERIA
9979 SW 142 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards white at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions storage on a milk crate on the prep area floor. Employee stored crate with onions six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage room hole on the wall behind shelf. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen and on added storage room.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at kitchen . **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ins walk in cooler, containers with cooked pork belly, cooked beef, and pork legs no covered.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cleaned table, no gloves change or hands washed. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and washing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen pooled eggs (70F - Cold Holding), placed 60 minutes ago according to cook. Employee added ice to container and placed pool eggs on an ice bath for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored inside hand sink. Manager removed tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certified at time of inspection. Over 4 employees present.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at reach in cooler prep table across from the griddle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Still observed white cutting board grooved at reach in cooler prep table across from the griddle **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door handle of the fryer. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Still observed tongs on the door handle of the fryer. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Still observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wiping towels on top of prep tables at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Still observed in use wiping towels on top of prep tables at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed tenderized raw beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler under the griddle in the kitchen area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Still observed tenderized raw beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler under the griddle in the kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage room with an ice machine, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, dry storage racks and a bathroom , three doors down from restaurant #9969 no plans available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed plan review application submitted 1/27/2025. Observed establishment still using area for food storage with no approved plans. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handles in the pan of white rice at the steam table in the kitchen area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at reach in cooler prep table across from the griddle. **Warning**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed container of guacamole in reach in cooler across from coffee machine. As per manager it is an employee's food. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on the floor in the cafeteria window area. Operator stored properly. Also observed containers of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door handle of the fryer. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils water at ambient temperature at kitchen. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wiping towels on top of prep tables at kitchen. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and flour not identified by common name in dry storage area. **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 tenderized raw beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler under the griddle in the kitchen area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken (110F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than one hour. Operator began reheating the chicken on the grill**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage room with an ice machine, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, dry storage racks and a bathroom , three doors down from restaurant #9969 no plans available. **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 container of créme brûlée not date marked. As per manager was made on Friday. Manager labeled item during the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).