Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo

629 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL 33870

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator stated does not have a copy of the well testing report. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**

27-02-4

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Owner of commissary is in the process of getting the well tested. **Time Extended**

27-02-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

7 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**

27-02-4

53B-01-5

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. Operator stated they did not have the paperwork, printed a copy for operator to sign, signed before end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed test kit strips were wet and unusable, operator was going to test water, stopped advise getting new test strips. **Warning**

16-43-4

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**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bananas in the hand washing sink, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand washing sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed half a case of water bottles on the floor next to steam table, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sleeve of to go containers on the floor, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork and raw chicken over unwashed vegetables in reach on cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. **Warning**

13-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice stored in handsink . **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At inspection two operators preparing foods neither have any type of food safety training. Operator states they are both signed up for the managers course. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. At inspection two operators preparing foods neither have any type of food safety training. Operator states they are both signed up for the managers course. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Sep 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatulas stored under cooking equipment. Operator placed on grill . **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo.

How does Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.

Has Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cayey El Rinconcito Criollo is inspected around three times per year on average.

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