El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 stretching back to 2022. El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “live” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Royal Palm Beach average 81, so El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
50
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled- Near cookline area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker in prep storage area- cooked white rice 104F- hot holding - food left out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker in prep storage area- cooked white rice 104F- hot holding - food left out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At prep/ dry storage area approximately 2 small flying insects landing on single service items. At back prep are near walk in cooler approximately 1 small flying insect landing on wall near prep table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw ground beef not commercially packaged stored over masa/ dough- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. At front counter area- employee cutting chicharron for order with watch on- educated operator - employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled- Near cookline area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. At back storage area behind walk in cooler- observed approximately 3 dead roaches in trap- operator discarded trap. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
45
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Nov 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At area behind walk in cooler observed approximately 10 small flying insects landing on box of plantains and clean pots and pans. At prep area observed approximately 5 small flying insects landing on to-go- boxes, canned and dry food items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Throughout entire kitchen area- observed approximately 25 small flying insects landing on single service item, dry food items and on walls over food preparation surface near prep areas and cookline prep counters. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle beef and raw fish- operator moved raw ground beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: A walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef- operated moved to lower shelf. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle beef and raw fish- operator moved raw ground beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler-Soup 50F-56F at 9:00( cooling overnight) , cooked beans 55-56F at 9:00 ( cooling overnight- food stored in large quantity - at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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 dishes then proceeded to cut and prepare food without washing hands educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At area behind walk in cooler observed approximately 10 small flying insects landing on box of plantains and clean pots and pans. At prep area observed approximately 5 small flying insects landing on to-go- boxes, canned and dry food items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At walk In cooler- non food grade to-go / shopping bags used to stored broccoli - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over cooked beef- employee removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At large steam table near cook line- Cooked chicken 98-114F at 9:30 to 98-114F at 9:55( reheating since 8:45), cooked rice 105-117 at 9:30 to 105-117F at 9:55( reheating since 8:45) - at current rate of reheating food will not reach 165F within 2 hours- operator placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- pasteurized eggs 50F- cold holding , raw beef 46-50F- food over stacked- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours - operator over to walk in cooler to quick chill. At front counter- Milk 47-48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- left out on counter for 20 minutes- operator over to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler-Soup 50F-56F at 9:00( cooling overnight) , cooked beans 55-56F at 9:00 ( cooling overnight- food stored in large quantity - at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged stored over raw fish- operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler-shredded beef 47-55F at 9:00 to 47-55F at 10:00 ( cooling since 5:30)- food not prepared or portioned today- food stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 1.5 hours- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. At flip top cooler by cookline-sliced tomatoes 45-47F at 9:15 to 45-47F to 45-47F at 10:15 ( cooling since 7:00), salsa 45-47F at 9:15 to 45-47F at 10:15 ( cooling since 7:00)- food over stacked- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within 4 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cookline- handwash sink blocked by trash can - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and wall by walk in cooler- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
17
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer basket: chicharones (98F - Hot Holding); At front counter: milk (133F - Hot Holding). Operator states product out of temperature for 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time as public health control. Operator put time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Sent time as public health control to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep kitchen: garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding) Operator states product out of temperature for 20 minutes. Operator states not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork, raw beef (operator unable to determine if beef is mechanically tenderized or not) over raw pork in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage procedures.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw beef over vegetables in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning Chemical in spray bottle stored over prep sink. Operator properly stored chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over cassava and raw pork in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage procedures.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Cooked beef in direct contact with thank you to go bag, broccoli in thank you to go bag walk in cooler, operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using Bare hands to place lime in to go box for a customer. Educated employee to use gloves when handling ready to eat product.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee Handling raw shell eggs, then handled a clean stirring spoon. Advised employee to wash hands after handling raw eggs. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: salsa criolla (46F - Cooling) at 9:35 since 6:00 - 46F at 10:45. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within remaining time. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep kitchen, operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed several products with no time stamp. No procedure for time as public health control. Sent time as public health control to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Bug light over box of oranges and chest freezer in prep kitchen. Advised operator of proper placement of bug light.
35B-02-4
17
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2.
How does El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 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.
How often is El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Colombiano # 2 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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