EL RINCON MEXICANO
EL RINCON MEXICANO located in PLANT CITY has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
4109 SR 574
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540516
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941978
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed by prep table where oyster opener and slicer is Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive debris built up on slicer handle and size knob Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left make line cooler: cooked carrots (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled Warning
Inspection Date: 3/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10802156
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of sauces in reach in cooler not covered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745609
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of sauces in reach in cooler not covered Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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
Inspection Date: 12/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745823
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, and server area Repeat Violation
- 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. Emailed to operator Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had strainer with food debris. Employee cleared. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to find.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee put roll at hand sink Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired
Inspection Date: 3/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593996
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Hand washing signs still missing **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Establishment has outdoor storage shed with walk in cooler and freezer, ice machine, and food and single service storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: No plans submitted as of 3-18-2024. Verified with plan review Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592719
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 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. 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/. Establishment has outdoor storage shed with walk in cooler and freezer, ice machine, and food and single service storage Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning