RINCONCITO EL CHELE
11735 SW 147 AVE STE 38
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in cooked rice at steam table across from stove. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent at front counter soiled with dust.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on preparation table at front counter.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in freezer chest on top of ice cream sold to customers.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn under stove. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest at front counter.
- 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 handle touching rice in kitchen.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under stove. Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in kitchen near stove.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and chicken soup stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across from stove.
- 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 chicken in walk in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used a scoop in seasoning container in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed container used a scoop in white rice on steam table near stove. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked onion in metal container stored on floor in preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Raw fish, raw chicken, raw pork, and chicken soup stored on floor of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on preparation table near stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on preparation table near stove. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered metal container of cooked onions stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Raw fish, raw chicken, raw pork, and chicken soup uncovered in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table and at front counter near coffee machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table and at front counter near coffee machine. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Observed cooked onions (95F- Cold Holding) Observed Cooked Onion (95F - Hot Holding) on the floor on the kitchen near preparation table. As per operator, the onions were cooked the previous day. Stop sale was issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Chicken Soup (48F - Cold Holding), Raw Pork (45F - Cold Holding), Raw Fish (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the walk in cooler yesterday. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator, the chicken was cooked the previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Chicken Soup (48F - Cold Holding), Raw Pork (45F - Cold Holding), Raw Fish (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the walk in cooler yesterday. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by plastic containers in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed handwashing sink blocked by bags of rice in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **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 2024-12-04: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used a scoop in seasoning container in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked onion in metal container stored on floor in preparation area. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on preparation table near stove. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered metal container of cooked onions stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table and at front counter near coffee machine. Repeat Violation 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Observed cooked onions (95F- Cold Holding) Observed Cooked Onion (95F - Hot Holding) on the floor on the kitchen near preparation table. As per operator, the onions were cooked 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 pork (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator, the chicken was cooked the previous day. 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 Cooked Onion (95F - Hot Holding) on the floor on the kitchen near preparation table. As per operator, the onions were cooked the previous day. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by plastic containers in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. 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
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training from Melissa over a year working and Lady Laura working for 4 years. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
13
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 in front counter bar area.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in beans and rice and white rice at steam well. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over walk in cooler. Vents soiled in kitchen.
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at front counter bar area under glasses.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food in kitchen on cook line. Manager had employee take food and leave kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at threshold to walk in cooler in disrepair.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef 42F, chicken 41F, pork 42F stored in walk in cooler not covered. Pan of shrimp stored in upright freezer not covered. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen. Sink blocked with broom and dust pan. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in kitchen . Food debris in sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle inside of oil.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw chicken container stored on floor next to chest reach in freezer. Operator moved the container to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler under shelves.
- 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 utensil handle touching the rice. Operator moved the handle. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef not covered at reach in cooler. Operator covered the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawed at room temperature under shelf next to reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw chicken to the walk-in in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Two Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at walk in cooler under refrigerator system.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towel on preparation tables at kitchen area.
- 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 chicken stored over raw fish at reach in freezer.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over potatoes at walk-in cooler. Operator started to rearranged the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers stored over cooked boniato at reach in cooler preparation area. And observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at drawers ready in cooler. Operator moved the raw hamburger to the bottom part of the cooler and moved the boniato to another reach in cooler. And rearranged the products inside of drawers reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee washed his hands with gloves on. The employee was advised that he need to discard the glove and wash the hands. Employee discarded the gloves and washing his hands. Corrected On-Site
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (114 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator over night in the oven. Operator segregated the rice to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed rice with bean (77 F - Reheating) at steam table. As per operator for 2 1/2 hours. Operator moved the products to the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 white rice (114 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator over night in the oven. Operator segregated the rice to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by bags of dry food, located at dishwasher area.
- 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 beef, cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator were made two days ago. And desert at reach in cooler front counter not date marked. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 22 total violations (9 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).