RINCONCITO LATINO 8TH STREET INC
8488 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door in men's restroom not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed door not self closing **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 beneath exterior screen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed gap underneath screen door at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer as well as walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed ice buildup in chest reach in freezer and walk in freezer **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster available. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed no poster at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted surfaces in all reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed rust in coolers at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed shelves rusted at callback **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside bucket. Operator hung mops for proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed mop inside bucket. Not properly hung to hair dry. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit on site. Inspector emailed form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed no form or kit at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handler certificates expired 12-10-24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed employee training expired at time of callback **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door in men's restroom not self closing. **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside bag flour in storage area. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler under griddle not keeping food cold. The following foods stored inside: ham (60F - Cold Holding); tomatoes diced (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator moved to other cooler. Observed dessert cooler in lobby not keeping food cold. The following foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); flan (46F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday. **Warning**
- 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 cup stored on prep table where steam table is. **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior screen door. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer as well as walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster available. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler and freezer soiled. Observed outside of ice machine soiled with dust. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted surfaces in all reach in coolers. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of fish in walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside bucket. Operator hung mops for proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat stored inside to go bags in walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above mayonnaise. Operator moved bacon to other shelf. Observed breaded raw steak stored above cooked chicken in reach in across stove. Operator moved steak to bottom of cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Dessert cooler in lobby: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); flan (46F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Under griddle: ham (60F - Cold Holding); tomatoes diced (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator moved to other cooler. Observed Dessert cooler in lobby: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); flan (46F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 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. Observed no form or kit on site. Inspector emailed form. **Warning**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handler certificates expired 12-10-24 **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep station soiled and grooved with marks. Spoke to operator, cutting board was removed and replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crate of raw meat on floor. Spoke to operator and crate was moved off of floor Observed bucket of potatoes in water on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper hanging above prep table. Operator removed it from area
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop standing inside of bucket, not hung to dry.
- 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. Observed container of Ropa vieja (46F/48F - Cooling) cooked and cooled prior day as per operator. Spoke to operator about stop sale, immediately tossed container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of sweet roasted red pepper strips with dent in can, NEMCO. Net Wt 102 oz. Spoke to operator, going to call delivery to return can. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in raw beef over veggies
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of ground beef date marked 07/03 Observed picadillo date marked 07/01 Operator had cook toss both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).