El Rincon Latino Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2023
27
Score
Going back to 2022, El Rincon Latino Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 20, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at El Rincon Latino Restaurant since Jul 20, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 11 violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so El Rincon Latino Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fished stored over cooked pork, cut potato and various ready to eat food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty food containers and cleaned three compartment sink, then returned to cook line and handled ready to eat food without hand wash. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Inspector helped operator to setup three compartment sink to sanitize manually, operator contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables surfaces soiled. Food containers storage shelves soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling water in sanitizing bucket in handwash sink at front service area. Containers stored in handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in 1 of 2 restrooms. **Warning**
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. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various poked items in large reach-in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through dish area and kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a case of raw shell egg (63F ambient - Cold Holding) in unused reach-in cooler. Operator stated that it was delivered 1 hour ago, and moved into the working reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut chorizo, raw fish stored over fried cheese in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, fried cheese and various cooked items in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Provided by email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
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. Provided by email.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both men and women restrooms.
31B-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind ice machine. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Tested 0ppm. Not in use at time of inspection. Operator stated that dish machine will be replaced next week.
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Various cooked items in reach-in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
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Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hand in handwash sink at kitchen. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door reach-in cooler at kitchen: Cold holding: cooked sausage 59 F, cooked ham 58 F, pork empanada 58 F. 3 doors reach-in cooler at kitchen: Cold holding: cooked rice 62 F, cooked chicken 60 F, raw pork 60 F, raw chicken 61 F. Operator moved all items to other working reach-in coolers and contacted the refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizing bucket and food debris stored in handwash sink at front service counter. Operator removed sanitizing bucket. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. 1 employee hired more than 60 days with no training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked items in large reach-in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dish machine waste water pipe leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in use at time of inspection: ran dish machine and tested 0ppm, sanitizing solution container empty. Operator replaced sanitizing solution, ran multiple times, tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rincon Latino Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rincon Latino Restaurant on file is from Jul 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rincon Latino Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rincon Latino Restaurant.
How does El Rincon Latino Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El Rincon Latino Restaurant most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El Rincon Latino Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Rincon Latino Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Rincon Latino Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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