El Rinconcito Express

20245 Franjo Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at El Rinconcito Express is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

El Rinconcito Express' latest score of 100 sits above the Cutler Bay average of 70. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is operating and selling chicken,ham and cheese, beef empanadas,croquettes,pork sandwiches and coffee at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**

50-08-7

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board on top of hand wash sink, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

16-37-1

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed next to coffee machine.

21-10-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

29-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Express on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Rinconcito Express compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?

El Rinconcito Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.

Has El Rinconcito Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Rinconcito Express have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rinconcito Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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