EL RINCONCITO PAISA #4
9700 SW 24 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles near back prep area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located at the front counter with rusted shelves.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed missing light fixture inside walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.
- 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 sweet plantains (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table under 135F. Operator removed product and began to reheat to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near dish machine. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in the reach in cooler and kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed multiple cracked containers in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the steam table. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by dishwasher soiled, front of walk in freezer and mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed wall by dishwasher soiled, front of walk in freezer and mop sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. **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 raw chicken over raw swai in the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed raw chicken over raw swai in the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle touching the rice on the steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ambient temperature in the clear reach in cooler at 48F, due to opening and closing. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in the reach in cooler and kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the steam table. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by dishwasher soiled, front of walk in freezer and mop sink. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 87F standing water. Operator placed container on stove and turned on. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 raw chicken over raw swai in the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding); marinated swai (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator door is constantly opening and closing. Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator added more water Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hole inside of microwave in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Equipment in poor repair. Observed hole inside of microwave in kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed yuca stored on floor inside walk in freezer, manager picked up the products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Food stored on floor. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor under shelves inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor under shelves inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer located inside of reach in cooler at kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink in women's bathroom Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed no sign at handwashing sink in women's bathroom **Time Extended**
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Discussed delime procedures with owner. **Time Extended**
- 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler at front counter rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler at front counter rusted. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored inside of sanitizer bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed wiping cloths stored on counter at kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hole inside of microwave in kitchen area Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed yuca stored on floor inside walk in freezer, manager picked up the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor under shelves inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside water 111F at prep area, manager moved water to be reheated **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer located inside of reach in cooler at kitchen area Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink in women's bathroom Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Observed ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler at front counter rusted. Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of single use can of olives inside reach in cooler at dry storage area Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain near mop sink Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored inside of sanitizer bucket. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, rice, and beans not labeled in dry storage area Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed pot without sanitizing. Coached employee and employee began to set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer. Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel used as liner in bowl with cilantro. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plantains stored inside of thank you bag at reach in cooler in kitchen area, manager voluntarily discarded products. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Observed employee handle soiled equipment and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled cooking pot and then began handling clean containers, no hand wash. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice inside of reach in freezer at storage area, manager relocated products. Corrected On-Site 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 raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of reach in cooler in kitchen area 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 pork belly (115F - Hot Holding) as per manager for less than 30 mins. Discussed using time as public health control with manager. Observed rice (130F - Hot Holding) as per manager for one hour, advised manager to stir product to distribute heat. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed faucet removed from hand sink in ware wash area. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed faucet removed from hand sink in ware wash area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 22 total violations (7 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on shelf at dry storage area. Employee discarded roaches and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with old food debris.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at preparation area and cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Observed plastic dish racks soiled with mold like substance at ware washing area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at dry storage area. Employee inverted items. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored inside non food grade bags at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 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 cooked pork belly (98F-101F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee, for approximately 10 minutes. Advised operator and employee to reheat product to 165F. Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 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. Observed at cook line and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation
- 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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).