El Rincon Asturiano
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at El Rincon Asturiano stretching back to 2022. El Rincon Asturiano was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
El Rincon Asturiano's latest score of 86 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen, container with seasonings stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside the back door. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Most cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Most cutting boards **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/. Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the layout on the approved plans. Also the hand washing sink was removed from the approved location. The establishment added a ware wash area in the approved plan area labeled existing preparation area. The area is divided by a wall (prep area and ware wash area.) Discussed with the operator and provided the plan review referral form **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the layout on the approved plans. Also the hand washing sink was removed from the approved location. The establishment added a ware wash area in the approved plan area labeled existing preparation area. The area is divided by a wall (prep area and ware wash area.) **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Ware wash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Light not functioning. Ware wash area. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.stand up reach I. Cooler in the kitchen in front of the cookline: raw chicken stored above bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside the back door.
29-42-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Most cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/. Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the layout on the approved plans. Also the hand washing sink was removed from the approved location. The establishment added a ware wash area in the approved plan area labeled existing preparation area. The area is divided by a wall (prep area and ware wash area.) Discussed with the operator and provided the plan review referral form **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Basic - Light not functioning. Ware wash area.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area.
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in the dry storage area underneath the stairwells near the restroom to go containers stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Kitchen, ware wash area: raw fish, calamari and shrimps thawing in standing water. As per operator, all food was placed on the table 10 minutes before the inspection Inspector discussed proper methods to the operator, and the chef for thawing observe the operator place all food inside the three compartment sink under running water. observed the operator, cut the bags of fish and place into another bag to continue thawing **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
45
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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/. Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the layout on the approved plans. The establishment added a ware wash area in the approved plan area labeled existing preparation area. The area is divided by a wall (prep area and ware wash area.) - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Plans have been submitted, awaiting approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the layout on the approved plans. Also the hand washing sink was removed from the approved location. The establishment added a ware wash area in the approved plan area labeled existing preparation area. The area is divided by a wall (prep area and ware wash area.) **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline with food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per approved plans, hand washing sink has been removed from the cookline area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per approved plans, hand washing sink has been removed from the cookline area. As per operator, awaiting plan reviewer decision. Has reached out to plumber. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per approved plans, hand washing sink has been removed from the cookline area. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
74
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per approved plans, hand washing sink has been removed from the cookline area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per approved plans, hand washing sink has been removed from the cookline area. As per operator, awaiting plan reviewer decision. Has reached out to plumber. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
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/. Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the layout on the approved plans. The establishment added a ware wash area in the approved plan area labeled existing preparation area. The area is divided by a wall (prep area and ware wash area.) - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Plans have been submitted, awaiting approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping on the wall and resting on the floor behind the cookline. Observed employee clean the excess grease off the floor. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per approved plans, mop sink is located outside the back door. Did not observe a mop sink in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: s per approved plans, mop sink is located outside the back door. Did not observe a mop sink in the establishment. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per approved plans, hand washing sink has been removed from the cookline area.
31A-04-4
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/. Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the layout on the approved plans. The establishment added a ware wash area in the approved plan area labeled existing preparation area. The area is divided by a wall (prep area and ware wash area.)
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Dry storage/paper goods (room nearby the customers restroom: wrapped to-go containers stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping on the wall and resting on the floor behind the cookline. Observed employee clean the excess grease off the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per approved plans, mop sink is located outside the back door. Did not observe a mop sink in the establishment.
29-27-4
58
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Q 10
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
14-33-4
64
Nov 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage on the ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Water damage on the ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in the prep area by the bottom shelf of the prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Hole in or other damage to wall in the prep area by the bottom shelf of the prep table, by the door, and in the dining room behind a shelf. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area, cover missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area, cover missing. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
86
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in the prep area: 2 bags of rice with gnawed corners on the bottom shelf of a prep table.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Table by the cookline: cooked peppers (110F - Hot Holding), as per operator, prepared 1 hour before the inspection. Operator reheated to 166F, will keep on the stove top to maintain hot holding temperature of 135F or hotter. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8+ rodent droppings on the floor in the main kitchen underneath a shelf with containers with seasonings, nearby the ac unit.
35A-04-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ware wash area: strainer stored inside hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in the prep area by the bottom shelf of the prep table.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage on the ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in the prep area: 1 dead roach on the floor by the prep table with bags of rice, beans and lentils stored on it.
35A-03-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed a dead rodent on the floor in the main kitchen underneath a shelf with containers with seasonings, nearby the ac unit.
35A-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Storage area in the main kitchen: 1 plastic food storage containers with rice stored inside stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area, cover missing. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in main kitchen area nearby the ac unit.
36-64-5
30
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen: reach in cooler raw chicken stored bags of cheese. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table in front of the cook line: serving spoon stored in standing water 116F. Operator placed it on the stovetop to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen two light fixtures with no covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
64
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reach in cooler nearby the cook line: raw beef stored above bell peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dessert Reach in cooler: créme Brulee not date marked. As per operator, prepared 2 days ago. Operator placed a date on the créme brulee. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area, observed no running water.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed no ceiling tile in the bathroom closet.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on the fliptop reach in cooler in front of the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in the prep area.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler in the prep area, soiled with old food and liquid from raw meat. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rincon Asturiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rincon Asturiano on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rincon Asturiano?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Rincon Asturiano.
How does El Rincon Asturiano compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Rincon Asturiano most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Rincon Asturiano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rincon Asturiano have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rincon Asturiano 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 El Rincon Asturiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rincon Asturiano is inspected around four times per year on average.
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