RINCON CRIOLLO RESTAURANT AND CAFE
2601 NW 39 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior at ice machine in the back by sand which prep area. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable above the sand which prep area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in the dining area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in the kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler in front of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water not heated, in the kitchen prep area. Coached operator on proper methods.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwaves in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler by kitchen prep line. Observed soiled gaskets inside reach in cooler by kitchen prep line.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table in kitchen area.
- 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 in walk in cooler. Operator placed them in proper locations. Corrected On-Site
- 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 Black beans with no date marked inside of walk in cooler. As per operator beans were made more than 24hours ago.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In the back prep area. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soil in the kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in cooler in front of the grill.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed crack containers where rice and beans are stored.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave 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 exterior of dishwasher with food debris.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and beans in containers with no name label.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table. As per operator placed 3 hours before inspection. Placed more ice around the bin. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink in the kitchen sink line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer put dirty dishes in the dish machine and remove the clean dishes with the same gloves.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw shell eggs over ham in the walk-in cooler. The manager had the eggs put on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site 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 and beef over fish at the cookline 2 drawer reach in cooler. The manager had the fish put on the top drawer and the chicken on the bottom drawer. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); . As per the cook the items were placed there approximately 3 hours ago. The cook fill the holding unit with ice and put the ham and tomatoes in the freezer for a quick chill.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the inside bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The owner moved the handle. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid the license during the inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over beer in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the beer. Corrected On-Site
- 22-51-5:High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. The owner set up the triple with chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at front counter **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at front counter **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).