EL RINCONCITO LATINO RESTAURANT CAFETERIA
15500 -04 SW 72ND ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. During the inspection employee closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing raw chicken at room temperature, stored underneath the preparation table. During the inspection employee removed item and placed inside the walk in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 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 legs held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler. During the inspection employee labeled it with proper date. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
- 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 three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. Also observed mop sink removed from establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer added to the back of the establishment. As per plan review, plans have been submitted. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at steam table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at steam table. **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in feeezer gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed walk in feeezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter. Also observed no hand wash sign at male and female restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter. Also observed no hand wash sign at male and female restrooms. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 21-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on oven handle in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on oven handle in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board and preparation table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board and preparation table in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose outside with no vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended**
- 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 three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. Also observed mop sink removed from establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
21
Total
29
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used a scoop in beans container in kitchen. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage. Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on floor. Employee was advised to re wash and store at least 6 inch off the floor. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 28-04-5:Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. As per operator, dirty water from mop is dumped outside on the soil. 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 stored on preparation table in kitchen. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table at front counter. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in feeezer gaskets soiled. Warning
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour stored on floor in kitchen near reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside rice. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter. Also observed no hand wash sign at male and female restrooms. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink was removed from original plans. As per operator, they were dumping the dirty water outside. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on oven handle in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ox tail, cooked onion, pico de gallo, and cut tomatoes uncovered in reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed reach in cooler chest stored outside. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board and preparation table in kitchen. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from manufacturers container without a label at front counter. 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. Observed cooked Onions (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, onions were prepared the previous day. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Onions (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, onions were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was issued. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of window stored on preparation table. Also observed rubbing alcohol container stored on preparation table at front counter. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose outside with no vacuum breaker. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris on preparation table at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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 three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. Also observed mop sink removed from establishment. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter preparation table. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/14/2024 revealed 29 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 21 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Ambient temperature 57F. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable near warehouse washing are and holding standing water.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Mixed vegetables stored on floor in walk in freezer. Oxtail stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee placed food items on shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above ware washing has a hole.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer near ceiling and fans. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler plastic door strips heavily soiled with pink mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid on dumpster. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on make bar cutting board. Employee placed cloth in laundry. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Oxtail, chicken and pork stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Employee placed lids and /or parchment paper over food items. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer not in use soiled with food debris and stored on food prep table. Employee began cleaning meat slicer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwashing sink at front counter bar area. Employee melted ice in sink with running water. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled with old food buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer, ice buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of oven soiled, located at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tamal en casuela thawing at room temperature on the preparation table atcook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright cooler located in front of the prep table at cook line observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with nasal spray, Tylenol stored on the shelf above the preparation table at cook line, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Chef was unable to answer basic temperature to reheating food. Coached chef and employees on basic food code questions and food temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled with old food buildup. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer, ice buildup. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of oven soiled, located at kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tamal en casuela thawing at room temperature on the preparation table atcook line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright cooler located in front of the prep table at cook line observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with nasal spray, Tylenol stored on the shelf above the preparation table at cook line, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Chef was unable to answer basic temperature to reheating food. Coached chef and employees on basic food code questions and food temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/19/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).