El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical North Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Stand up reach in freezer: raw beef stored above Saran wrapped dough and red peppers. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food. Observed employee rearrange the reach in freezer by required cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the cookline.
29-42-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Ware wash area: clean knife stored between the three compartment sink and the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen area: double door reach in cooler gaskets torn/ripped and all stand up reach in coolers nearby the office. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over milk in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to foods in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Observed oranges not washed prior to preparation. Oranges are stored in the box they are delivered and transferred straight to juicer.
08B-39-4
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of soup in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food being stored on floor behind front counter. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of diced tomatoes tomatoes.
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 and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink behind front counter as a dump sink and to rinse utensils.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Discussed and emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges being stored on floor behind front counter.
08B-38-4
52
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crates of milk being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse being stored on top of prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
74
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of icing being stored on floor in kitchen area and walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery.
How does El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Argentino Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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