RINCONCITO EXPRESS
Southwest 143 Court
Florida, 33033
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of rice in office dry storage area. Operator removed the bowl. Also observed bowl in container of adobo on bottom shelf prep table across from cook line.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on bottom shelf prep table across from cook line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board on preparation table across from stove 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 employee personal bags stored on top of food containers in dry storage area. Also bserved employee items stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to prep table reach in cooler in disrepair.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked beans stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Also observed bag of onions and container of carrots and potatoes stored on the floor at cook line in kitchen area.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at front counter.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle stored in container of tuna salad in reach in cooler across from standing reach in freezer in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of rice and beans stored uncovered in office/dry storage area. Operator covered the containers. Corrected On-Site
- 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 throughout kitchen area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed slices of bread stored in to go bags at front counter.
- 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 in walk in cooler. Operator stored by proper minimum cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding ); sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding ) in reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. 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 plantains (90F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator for two hours. Also observed ham croquettes (117F - Hot Holding) in hot box at front counter. As per operator for one hour.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by garbage can. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee in handwashing sink at front counter.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
10
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under steam table. Operator started to clean up the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with raw pork stored on floor at walk in cooler.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching tuna salad and mashed potatoes at reach in cooler. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with accumulation of grease.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Two Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracking eggs with gloves and then touching single service articles without discarded gloves and washing hands. Operator was informed that he needs to wash hands and change gloves. Operator discarded gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed deserts flan and three milks desert no invoice provided. Operator segregate the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in thank you bag at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces containers and raw pork stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Operator started to rearrange the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 beef stored over raw fish at walk in cooler. And raw beef stored over raw chicken at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the raw beef to the Bottom part of the shelves and relocated the products at reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed deserts flan and three milks desert no invoice provided. Operator segregate the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (62 F - Cold Holding) at the top op the reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the sausages to a container and to the bottom part of the cooler for rapid cooling. **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 beans (126 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed chicken empanadas (127 F - Reheating) at microwave. Operator added time to the microwave to reheat the empanadas. Final temperature (172°F - reheating). Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at front counter. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can at dishwasher area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed boxes inside of hand wash sink preparation area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area and 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 oxtail and shredded beef not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from four and three days ago.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 20 total violations (10 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-13-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed old flat top grill stored in the employee bathroom,as per operator to be removed from premises.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: ; cooked black beans ,as per operator from yesterday. (48F - Cooling
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled togo food containers without washing hands.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cheese stored in shopping bags located in the standing reach in freezer. 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 marinated chicken stored above sautéed onions located in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: ; cooked black beans ,as per operator from yesterday. (48F - Cooling
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the steam table,cook line . Operator purchased incorrect unit. Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked black beans packed too deep for proper cooling,located in the walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 9 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for prep unit opposite cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the cookline, 3 compartment sink,by steam table . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above dry storage area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter,ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for prep unit opposite cookline. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork leg not covered,located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cookline. Warning
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell egg then wiped hands on apron handled no hand washing, after acknowledging operator washed hands put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese,refried beans stored in shopping bags located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 above cooked beef located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 above raw beef located in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw fish fillets located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site 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. hot box; empanadas (118F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120F - Hot Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator adjusted thermostat to increase heating,reheated items to 165°F for further hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the cookline, 3 compartment sink,by steam table . Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with encrusted food debris. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 19 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).