El Rinconcito Colombiano 3
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Lake Worth restaurants, the typical score is 77; El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 cases of raw chicken 45 f as per chef received delivery within last hour. Explained to move to walk in cooler as soon as delivery is received. Operator moved all to walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Liquid eggs 75 f at breading station . As per manager less than an hour at this station. Not prepared or portioned today. Sausage 59 f, beef steaks 48 f, raw chicken breast 56 f, breaded chicken breast 57 f , as per manager less than three hours in this cooler. Chef moved all to walk in cooler. To cool quickly. ( corrective action taken ) not prepared or portioned today.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Salsa 33 f liquid eggs 80 f at breading station as per chef one hour out on the table. Manager discarded the liquid eggs. sausage 63 f, skirt steak 33 f, steaks 37 f, chicken 38 f all cold holding in flip top cooler ( as per chef 30 minutes in there ) manager discarded the sausage coleslaw 55 f at 2:34 ( as per manager prepared at 12:00 pm today) in another flip top cooler , salsa 36 in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato balls 124 f, chicken empanadas 129 f all hot holding, as per operator was reheated less than 2 hours ago. Operator discarded both - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Sausage 135, plantains 158 f, hot holding vegetable mix 105 at 2:27 as per chef she is waiting to cool down. ( as per chef cooling 1 hour ) second temperature 105 at 2:45 Beans 102 f hot holding on gas grill. Manager discarded the beans. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb by the rice cooker. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salsa 45 f at 10:21 am prepared today at 8:00 am , second temperature of salsa 45 at 11:02 am ambient cooling tightly covered in 5 gallon bucket. Operator removed the lid. Third temperature at 39 f 11:20 **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Cooked vegetable mix 105 at 2:27 as per chef she is waiting to cool down. ( as per chef cooling 1 hour ) second temperature 105 at 2:45 at this rate it will not cool from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours. Explained and chef put cooked vegetable mix in ice bath to cool quickly **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
55
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 cases of raw chicken 45 f as per chef received delivery within last hour. Explained to move to walk in cooler as soon as delivery is received. Operator moved all to walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Liquid eggs 75 f at breading station . As per manager less than an hour at this station. Not prepared or portioned today. Sausage 59 f, beef steaks 48 f, raw chicken breast 56 f, breaded chicken breast 57 f , as per manager less than three hours in this cooler. Chef moved all to walk in cooler. To cool quickly. ( corrective action taken ) not prepared or portioned today.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tres leches date marked 11/13/2024 . Should be 7 days maximum including the day of the preparation.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves prior to washing hands to start working on cook line. Explained and he washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical stored with vinegar and lemon juice bottles under the grill. Operator removed the cleaning chemical container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb by the rice cooker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato balls 124 f, chicken empanadas 129 f all hot holding, as per operator was reheated less than 2 hours ago. Operator discarded both
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salsa 45 f at 10:21 am prepared today at 8:00 am , second temperature of salsa 45 at 11:02 am ambient cooling tightly covered in 5 gallon bucket. Operator removed the lid. Third temperature at 39 f 11:20 **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink by ice machine blocked by step ladder . Explained and operator removed the step ladder. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round foam container used to scoop salt. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of plantains stored on floor under the oven. Chef moved box to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Red measuring cup handle in contact with salt. Operator stored handle above the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top coolers on cook line and front counter cooler
05-09-4
25
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52F cold holding , 30 minutes , left outside Cheese 49F cold holding , since yesterday. Stop sale Raw liver 49F cold holding, since yesterday,StopSale Cooked sausage 60F cold holding, 3 Hours overstock Raw beef 54F cold holding, 3 hours, overstock Raw chicken 44F cold holding, 3 hours, overstock Flip top cooler #2 Prep area Raw pork 60F cold holding 3 hours left outside Liquid eggs 71F cold holding, 3 hours, left outside Front counter area Hot box, Milk 92F hot holding in reach in cooler by espresso coffee machine. Manager added milk to time( milk corrected on site ) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 93 f by cooler no.1 Raw chicken 43 f, shredded cheese 58 f, cooler no. 1, coleslaw 50 f, sliced tomatoes 57 f, cooler no. 2, liquid eggs 83 f at breading station, not prepared or portioned today . As per manager all food no more than 1 hour in this cooler .**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents soiled in prep room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Broken ceiling tile in dry food storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice deflector soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Same **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Same **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Oven door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Same **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
64
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimps stored over French fries in chest freezer. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects flying around by the shelf near dishwasher. One landed on cutting board on prep table. Chef put cutting board to be washed. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. 19 tamales from un approved source. Operator Unable to provide the invoice. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2 moldy oranges in 35 washed oranges in milk crate by juicing station. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52F cold holding , 30 minutes , left outside Cheese 49F cold holding , since yesterday. Stop sale Raw liver 49F cold holding, since yesterday,StopSale Cooked sausage 60F cold holding, 3 Hours overstock Raw beef 54F cold holding, 3 hours, overstock Raw chicken 44F cold holding, 3 hours, overstock Flip top cooler #2 Prep area Raw pork 60F cold holding 3 hours left outside Liquid eggs 71F cold holding, 3 hours, left outside Front counter area Hot box, Milk 92F hot holding in reach in cooler by espresso coffee machine. Manager added milk to time( milk corrected on site ) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese 49F cold holding , since yesterday. Stop sale Raw liver 49F cold holding, since yesterday,StopSale Raw chicken 44F cold holding, 3 hours, overstock ( second temperature 45 f at 10:30 4 hours 30 minutes) Flip top cooler #2 Prep area Raw pork 60F cold holding 3 hours left outside .chef moved pork to freezer.second temperaturé of pork 51 f at 10:30 4 hours 30 minutes **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 19 tamales from un approved source. Operator Unable to provide the invoice. **Warning**
01B-04-5
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. Raw chicken over raw burgers. In walk in freezer. Explained. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and peeled plantains bag in contact with each other in walk in cooler. Explained and Chef rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer cooking temperature of chicken. Explained. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Broken ceiling tile in dry food storage room. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents soiled in prep room. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed salmon still in reduced oxygen package. Salmon package marked remove from package before thawing. As per chef removed from freezer 2 hours ago. Explained and chef removed fish from the package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor in dry food storage room. Explained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - shelves by dishwasher with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Oven door. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice deflector soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
15
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked white rice (108F - Hot Holding); cookedchicken and rice (118F - Hot Holding) in steam table operator states food in unit less than four hours. Reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in hand sink in kitchen
31A-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Mangos contain stickers Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109 F at stove top Placed on flat top **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes on floor outside walk in
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon reach in cooler at cook line
06-09-1
64
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from grabbing ( raw beef) to grabbing clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and touched clean spatula afterwards without washing hands and changing gloves; Employee touched face touched clean plate without washing hands and changing gloves ; Manager educated; employees washed hands and changed gloves; **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insect landing on dirt dishes on dishwasher area. 1 live small flying insect landing on dining room seats. Operator killed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Chef n duty - jJulio Restrepo 10/03/2018 National Registry **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Leiden Zapata expired on 03/22/2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Chef on duty today Julio Restrepo 10/03/2018 National Registry **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
67
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over plantains in walk in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottle at cook line.
02D-01-5
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp in open package over fries not commercially packaged in freezer chest. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (65F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler on cook line. Operator states chorizo placed in unit less than four hours ago. Food item over-stacked above rim. Operator removed and placed in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (56F - Cooling) at 10:05 am to 56F at 10:40 am since 9:45 am in top reach in cooler at cook line. Flip top opening and closing. At this rate, tomatoes will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt bucket not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Colombiano 3?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Colombiano 3.
How does El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has El Rinconcito Colombiano 3's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 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 Rinconcito Colombiano 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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