RINCONCITO LATINO 8TH STREET INC
8488 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with seasoning inside stored on the floor at dry storage, located near walk in freezer. Employee removed item, and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation areas, and cooking line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the coffee station.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 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 over cooked chicken, and cooked beef stored in reach in cooler located at cooking line. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at preparation area. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards with cut marks in cook line and food prep area no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed 3 cutting boards with cut marks in cook line and food prep area no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the food preparation area, cook line, dishwasher area, and walk in cooler underneath shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed floor soiled at the food preparation area, cook line, dishwasher area, and walk in cooler underneath shelves. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler across food prep area with soiled gasket. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed reach in cooler across food prep area with soiled gasket. **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. No vacuum breaker for spray hose at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: No vacuum breaker for spray hose at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
17
Total
30
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside egg mix in the walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard inside shelves of walk in cooler with bags of yuca and sweet plantains. Observed cardboard at dry storage area with coffee and seasonings stored on it.
- 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 and glass double door reach in cooler by chest freezer in kitchen with ambient temperature 58-69F. Observed cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (57F - Cold Holding) ; cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding)
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards with cut marks in cook line and food prep area no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 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 personal phone on top of back preparation area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the food preparation area, cook line, dishwasher area, and walk in cooler underneath shelves.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in reach in chest freezer near food preparation area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on pipe above cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled right across cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler across food prep area with soiled gasket. Repeat Violation
- 38-04-4:Basic - Observed walk in freezer missing light bulb.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as shelf cover is torn in the kitchen across the steam table.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork legs not covered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside bucket not hung up to dry in storage area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board next to cook line.
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in soap and chlorine sanitizer at the bar area. Operator discarded solution and put new chlorine sanitizer.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a thank you bag containing lemon coconut dessert. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Dry storage area: can of Black Flag spray stored on to to the stand up reach in cooler in front of the walk in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over food grade bucket of sauce inside reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whip spread at (60F - Cold Holding) next to drink area and underneath food preparation area in kitchen. As per operator, placed there for about three hours. Operator removed and placed inside walk in freezer for cooling. Kitchen top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (57F - Cold Holding) ; cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 58-69F. As per operator, food was placed at kitchen top reach in cooler about two and a half hours ago. Operator placed service call and iced down containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray cans of WD-40 on top of food preparation area in back. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker for spray hose at 3 compartment sink.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer near 3 compartment sink at 100+ppm. Operator discarded and placed new chlorine sanitizer in sanitizing bucket at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee mug inside hand wash sink in back preparation area. Observed employee washing rags at hand washing sink near back preparation area.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe menu in establishment in English and Spanish. Establishment offers on the menu eggs any style and beef any style to be desired temperature of the customer. Operator states that steak can be cooked at any temperature but the menu states "In this restaurant we only serve 100 percent cooked meat. Raw meat is not good for your health."
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several containers of salt, pepper, and other seasonings not labeled in dry storage area. Operator put correct labels. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No written Consumer Advisory in English. Observe menu in establishment in English and Spanish. Establishment offers on the menu eggs any style and beef any style to be desired temperature of the customer. Operator states that steak can be cooked at any temperature but the menu states "In this restaurant we only serve 100 percent cooked meat. Raw meat is not good for your health." Discussed with the operator and provided the Consumer Advisory in English. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 pork inside walk in cooler with no date label. As per operator, pork was made two days ago. Operator put correct date label. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 30 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 17 basic).