RINCONCITO LATIN CAFE

9606 SW 72 ST SUNSET DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 12/5/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
8
Total
17

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled on cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of lamb shank stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 stored inside container of flour in contact with flour. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line and hood filters soiled.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at reach in cooler in front of fryers.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups stored on floor inside dry storage closet.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under prep table near dish area. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and utensils stored inside hand sink on cook line.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certification for Gabriela Sanchez.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna tartare on bar menu not indicating item is raw.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on cook line and at front counter bar area.
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with walk in freezer, walk in cooler, white chest freezer, reach in cooler used for drinks, dishmachine and triple sink, prep area, reach in coolers on cook line, steam table, two ice machines, sandwich prep area and coffee station at front counter. Observed new second bar area station with three compartment sink, ice bin equipment, reach in cooler and hand wash sink. New mop sink installed in back storage area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in front of cook line and at front counter bar area.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Lasmin, Yolaine, Melany. As per operator employees have been hired more than 2 months.
Health Inspector (2024-12-05)
2024-12-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 7/31/2024

High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
24
Total
37

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside of ice machine at back area near walk in cooler **Warning**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop stored inside container of wheat next to ice machine by front counter, manager removed plastic cup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured inside of dry storage area **Warning**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed nonabsorbent ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and dishwashing areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at sandwich station **Warning**
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula stored between wall and hand sink at kitchen area by ovens, employee removed spatula **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food in food preparation area **Warning**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside of walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish and vegetables stored on floor inside of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine in back area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 70F next to stove, employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink located at establishment **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled in kitchen area and all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at all reach in coolers **Warning**
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of counter next to bread at sandwich station, employee moved bucket to bottom shelf away from food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at triple sink **Warning**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside of mop bucket **Warning**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at front counter and bar area not labeled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without soap **Warning**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE tomatoes and peppers at flip top cooler on cook line, employee relocated products **Corrected On-Site** **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 on top of raw lamb inside of walk in cooler, manager relocated the products **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server clear dirty plates and then serve food without washing hands, advised employee to wash hands. **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 sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) underneath steam table, employee moved product to top portion of steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer bottle stored on top of shelf in food prep area, employee removed sanitizer bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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 at sandwich station, employee added water for final concentration of 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside handwash sink at kitchen area next to ovens, employee removed the bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area, manager provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new second bar area station with three compartment sink, ice bin equipment, and reach in cooler. No hand sink observed **Warning**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area, employee put bottle of soap at sink **Corrected On-Site** **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 rice pudding stored inside walk in cooler without any date marking. As per manager was prepared more than24 hours **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser not labeled located at cook line **Warning**
Health Inspector (2024-07-31)
2024-07-31
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 37 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 24 basic).