RINCONCITO LATIN CAFE
9606 SW 72 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle stored in container of rice. Operator removed container **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled across from cook line
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezers next to walk in cooler
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked throughout cook line
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside water 125F on steam table
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at flip top prep table across from cook line
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled on shelf above reach in cooler
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with handout. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line and at reach in freezers next to walk in cooler
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers stored on floor in back storage area near ice machine
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at prep area near dish area
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in back prep area near dry storage
- 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without license. Provided temporary license at licensing inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of potatoes with mold inside of walk in cooler. Operator discarded potatoes.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut potatoes inside walk in cooler
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler across from cook line, as per operator for two hours. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
- 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 (130F - Hot Holding) held under steam table as per operator for one hour.
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside hot box at front counter
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed onion dicer on wall soiled near dish area
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in coolers soiled at cook line in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed handles of reach in coolers soiled at cook line in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed nonabsorbent ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and dishwashing areas **Time Extended**
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates stored in a dirty shelf located in the runner area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed clean plates stored in a dirty shelf located in the runner area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven not in use in back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed oven not in use in back storage area **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door in back by walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed gap at exterior door in back by walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath kitchen equipments. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed floor soiled underneath kitchen equipments. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed cracked and missing tiles on cook line **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line, operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed towel under cutting board. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on counter on cook line and sandwich station - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed wiping cloth stored on counter on cook line **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not labeled in dry storage area near oven, and containers of wheat and sugar not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled products **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed container of rice not labeled in dry storage area near oven. **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 blade soiled, operator cleaned blade **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed can opener blade soiled **Time Extended**
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. 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 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: 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. **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen area, operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen area **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in coolers soiled at cook line in kitchen
- 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
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates stored in a dirty shelf located in the runner area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven not in use in back storage area
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door in back by walk in cooler
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath kitchen equipments.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles on cook line
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine by front counter, operator removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line, operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 114F on flat top grill
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on counter on cook line and sandwich station
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not labeled in dry storage area near oven, and containers of wheat and sugar not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled products **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 200+ppm, operator diluted solution with water. Final concentration chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator cleaned blade **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. 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 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 kitchen area, operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed spray bottle containing lime juice not labeled on cook line, operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).