EL RINCON MEXICANO

4109 SR 574

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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4103 FL-574

Plant City, FL

1302 WEST REYNOLDS ST

Plant City, FL

1302 W REYNOLDS ST

Plant City, FL

2113-2115 W REYNOLDS ST

Plant City, FL

1701 S ALEXANDER ST STE 108

Plant City, FL

1701 S ALEXANDER

Plant City, FL

101 S EVERS ST UNIT A

Plant City, FL

104 E REYNOLDS STREET

Plant City, FL

423 N COUNTY LINE ROAD

Plant City, FL

3410 W BAKER ST

Plant City, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/24/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #10802156
2025-03-24
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 3/19/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #10745609
2025-03-19
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/17/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #8745823
2024-12-17
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 3/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8593996
2024-03-18
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 1/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #8592719
2024-01-18
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/6/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine next to meat slicer
Food Inspector #8363518
2023-09-06
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).