RINCONCITO LATINO CAFE & RESTAURANT
12899 SW 42 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers on fraying shelves above the 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with washed vegetables stored on the floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between prep tables at cook line. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 98F.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the upright reach in freezer located at cook line with some soil residues.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on the preparation table at cook line. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee clean hands with wiping cloth that was on the prep table, the continued to prep food without washing hands in between.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw fish stored over cheese. Operator rearranged food. Corrected On-Site
- 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 dishwasher go from dirty to clean dish without washing hand in between.
- 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 in the steam table cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding), as per operator food was put in the steam table, and was left out of temperature less than3 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside yellow rice inside hot box by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers by 3 compartment sink.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
- 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 yellow rice (122F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded pork (131F - Hot Holding) inside hot box next to 3 compartment sink. As per operator for approximately 1 hour prior, operator turned the hot box to a higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area across from dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
- 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 black beans inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside rice container at cook line. Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed utensils in standing water stored on the floor at cook line. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks with no hair restraints cooking and preparing food. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and cooked beef on floor at walk in freezer. Observed milk containers and sauces containers stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 100F on floor at cook line. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled with old food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small storage shelf across from the ovens at preparation area soiled with old grease buildup. Warning
- 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plastic bowls stored next to hand washing sink at front counter exposed to splash. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over carrots at walk in cooler. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at ambient temperature near dishwasher area, manager stated that raw eggs were stored at ambient temperature at about 80F longer than 4 hours. Employee discussed raw eggs on site. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at ambient temperature near dishwasher area, manager stated that raw eggs were stored at ambient temperature at about 80F longer than 4 hours. Employee discussed raw eggs on site. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per manager for approximately 1 hour. Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three component sink sanitizer above 150 ppm, manager instructed employee to add water and lower sanitizer solution. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area across from dishwasher machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator gasket torn, observed in the reach in cooler against the wall by the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in the cook line. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At front counter under the flat grill observed raw chicken over raw beef. Corrected On-Site 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/. Behind the kitchen observed a small addition with overhead protection and walls, in this area observed a reach in freezer, a food storage shelves and a storage and a preparation table. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).