El Rinconcito Chapin

18655 Us Hwy 331, Freeport, FL 32439
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, El Rinconcito Chapin has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Freeport restaurant, which scores around 91. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid stored in hand wash sink.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with multiple items ( cabbage, plantains, cup lids, ice scoop, cloth and can of raid).
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to store multiple items and food. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved service support commissary. Provided commissary form to operator to use car wash to dump grey water and use on site business for potable water if they are licensed.
51-22-4
Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes stored on floor.
08B-38-4
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for storage ie: cups, utensils, raw cabbage stored inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temp.
06-01-5
78
Sep 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito Chapin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Chapin on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Chapin?

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

How does El Rinconcito Chapin compare to other restaurants in Freeport?

El Rinconcito Chapin most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Freeport average of 91.

Has El Rinconcito Chapin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Rinconcito Chapin have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Rinconcito Chapin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.