RINCONCITO DE ALEX EL PAISA
13037 SW 112 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside containers of chick peas, lentils, and flour. Operator removed the bowl from the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles to standing reach in cooler and freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table in kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage stored on prep table in kitchen area.
- 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 two employee cell phones and bag stored on prep table across from three compartment sink in kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor at the entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 82F at entrance to kitchen.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board on prep table in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above prep table next to back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to bottom reach in cooler prep table across from cook line soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen area. Operator moved pork to reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood components dirty with accumulated grease. Also observed attached fan heavily soiled at kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at prep table across from cook line. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) at front counter bar area. Operator added sanitizer to the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over plantains in standing reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mayonnaise in standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink in kitchen area. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed arepas (82F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to steam table. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved arepas to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer the proper way to calibrate the thermometer. Discussed thermometer calibration with manager. Thermometers calibrated Inspector 32 Operator 32. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
24
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside of flour container under preparation table. Operator discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door soiled.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and pans not inverted stored on floor next to mop sink.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and pans stored on floor next to mop sink.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed two open containers with juice on preparation table. As per operator employee beverage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with vegetables stored on floor u dear preparation table.
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed the utensils inside of containers stored on floor. Operator moved the utensils to the steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 88°F on floor. Operator moved the utensils to the steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over preparation table next to exit door kitchen area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven heavy accumulation of black substance.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair at the back of the kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels at cutting board preparation table. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored inside of thank bag at steam table. Operator changed the bag to a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over vegetables salad and empanadas at reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork stored over sweet plantains at reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 ground beef (112 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored over ice machine. Operator relocated the sanitizer bucket to the bottom part of a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get Triple Sink (Chlorine 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100 ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deserts not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator was received two days ago.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at coffee station.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts rice with milk not labeled as specified by law at reach in cooler front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 24 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).