RINCON TOLTECA

4607 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida, 34231
Granada
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/25/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution at the front counter over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food Inspector #8839227
2025-03-25
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 11/19/2024

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

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the bottom of the keg cooler behind the bar.
Food Inspector #8893852
2024-11-19
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 9/19/2024

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

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic containers used to store potatoes, onions, uncooked rice, and uncooked beans in the prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8892831
2024-09-19
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/18/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked rice in the Bain Marie. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tiles in the dry storage area.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the prep kitchen area. Observed 8 dead roaches in the dry storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in a case of wine behind the bar. The operator cleaned and discarded the roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall in the prep kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep kitchen. The operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the glass door reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near bags of black beans in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together behind the front counter. The operator discarded the solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cooked rice (50F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice (50F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic containers used to store potatoes, onions, uncooked rice, and uncooked beans in the prep area.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in a container of uncooked beans in the prep kitchen. The operator discarded the container of beans in the dumpster. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach in a container of uncooked beans in the prep kitchen. The operator discarded the container of beans in the dumpster. Corrected On-Site
  • 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
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used for marinade in the kitchen. The operator discarded the brush. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8891752
2024-09-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 7/24/2024

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

Inspection Details:

  • 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 the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop. 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 over cooked chicken in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food Inspector #8785652
2024-07-24
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 12/4/2023

High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between the reach in cooler roll top lids. The operator sanitized the knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the keg cooler behind the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes then handle clean dishes without washing hands. The employee rewashed the dishes.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed broccoli in the reach in cooler in the bar area. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution at over 200ppm stored on a counter near clean utensils and to go boxes. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm and properly stored the solution. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8463556
2023-12-04
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/3/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the storage area.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored in between reach in cooler roll top doors on the cook line. The operator removed and sanitized the knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted at the front counter. The operator properly stored the filters. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the keg cooler behind the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in nonfood-grade bags in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cooked rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
Food Inspector #8390779
2023-08-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).