RINCONCITO MIAMI 4
Southwest 137th Avenue
Florida, 33177
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the condiments. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee beverage above preparation table in the front line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Also observed 2 reach in coolers not working. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label inside the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a water leaking under hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French fries and potatoes not covered inside the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31A-01-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed utensils stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for at least 5 minutes at the front counter. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers used as scoop with the seasoning. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed plastic containers used as scoop with the seasoning. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 is not working properly. All foods stored inside were out of temperature. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed equipment does not have food inside. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed 2 white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, also observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, also observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container inside the reach in cooler with old labels tuck to food container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container inside the reach in cooler with old labels tuck to food container. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed an opener soiled. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink handle in disrepair at the front line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed hand wash sink handle in disrepair at the front line. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers used as scoop with the seasoning. Repeat Violation
- 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 is not working properly. All foods stored inside were out of temperature. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored on food preparation table. Employee removed it.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, also observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container inside the reach in cooler with old labels tuck to food container.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored in preparation sandwiches station. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all foods stored inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator adjusted chlorine sanitizer to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his face and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator adjusted chlorine sanitizer to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (59 F - Cold Holding) pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45 F - Cold Holding); steaks (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator foods were placed inside the walk in cooler yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (70 F - Cold Holding); cheese (73 F - Cold Holding); pork (71 F - Cold Holding)as per employee foods were stored outside less than 3 hours, foods were placed inside the reach in cooler. Also observed pico de gallo (59 F - Cold Holding) pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45 F - Cold Holding); steaks (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator foods were placed inside the walk in cooler yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 empanadas (103 F - Cold Holding); croquettes (103 F - Hot Holding), as per operator food were placed less than 2 hours ago. Food were reheated empanadas (163 F - Reheating); croquettes (177 F - Reheating); (177 F); (177 F) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink handle in disrepair at the front line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the women's bathroom.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 22 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop on top of the seasoning. Repeat Violation
- 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 is not working properly Temperature was over 45°F. Employee was advised to discontinue the use of the equipment or place ice to keep the temperature.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards that need to be replaced. They have cut marks and no linger cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an unenclosed beverage container inside the reach in cooler. Employee was advised to remove all open drinks from the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage container inside the reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. Employee removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all foods inside the reach in cooler not covered.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in the preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 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 beef (51 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was cooked yesterday night.stop sale issued.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing utensils. He added the chlorine to the soap and then rise the utensils. Employee was coached how to sanitize properly.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer.
- 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 above beef and pork inside the reach in cooler.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (51 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was cooked yesterday night.stop sale issued.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (45 F - Cold Holding); ham (45 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee they placed foods around 8 am. Employee placed ice on top of the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution was +200 ppm. Employee discarded the solution and adjusted solution to 100 F.
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know how to sanitize utensils in the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to sanitize.
- 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 food inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 20 total violations (8 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside container with chicken base. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable at the sandwich station.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets torn at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed one lid missing.
- 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 handle touching the rice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at the sandwich station. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a yellow Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not identified. Employee labeled the sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observe a can tomato puréed dented. Operator removed it to return it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed the raw shell eggs at the bottom of the shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 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 (97 F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (110 F - Hot Holding) on top of the steamer. As per operator less than 2 hours. Foods were reheated to 165° F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand was sink at the kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).