RINCONCITO CUBANO CRIOLLO RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA
890 SW 87 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still observed raw shell eggs at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate in container of yellow rice at steam table in kitchen area.Operator removed plate during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles soiled with food residue in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging in food prep in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of yuca stored on the floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. Operator provided sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under handwashing sink at front counter. Operator stored sanitizer bucket properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of black beans uncovered in dry storage area. Also observed container of bread crumbs uncovered in dry storage area. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bread crumpled not labeled in dry storage area. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over container of assorted desserts in walk in cooler. Operator moved container of dessert to a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator the door was kept open during rush hour. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside chest freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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 chicken empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (120F); cheese tequenos (120F - Hot Holding) in hotbox at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **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 tres leches cake at front of establishment in standing reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator cake was made 02/15. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled in dishwasher area. Operator properly labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A expired on 2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen. Manager removed the handle from the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar container with handle inside contact with product. Manager placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans, cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed thorough kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over raw tequenos inside walk in freezer. Manager properly placed products by cooking tempeture. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for approximately 3 hrs. Manager placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **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 ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (122F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 1.5 hrs. Manager willingly discarded products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to wash equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A expired on 2023. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label at washing area. **Warning**
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water was shut off at handwash sink next to triple sink. Manager shut on hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).