El Rinconcito Latino
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
21
Score
Inspectors have visited El Rinconcito Latino 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 12 violations to closer to 19 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Rinconcito Latino trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw fish inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. Operator removed raw shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding) at the sandwich prep station. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed items in walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in unclean water at cook line at 140F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
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.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (120F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, product has been there for about half an hour. Operator began to reheat product to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored next to cutting board used to prep raw meat. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink near front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes throughout establishment not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings and clear squeeze bottles with oil at the cook line with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bucket of liquid egg mix. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in meat prep room with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray at the cook line.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler next to steam table with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves in back dry storage area with rust accumulation.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service take out containers not Inverness at the cook line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
21
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station to remove coffee grounds from machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station to remove coffee grounds from machine. **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale inside dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed accumulation of lime scale inside dish machine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located at the dry storage area with torn gaskets. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gaskets. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in the main kitchen area cracked / in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed several floor tiles in the main kitchen area cracked / in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three sets of knives stored in between wall and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed three sets of knives stored in between wall and three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container to catch grease at the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed no hood drip container to catch grease at the cook line. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located at the dry storage area with rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed reach in cooler located at the dry storage area with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
61
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed female employee at the coffee station wash hands and dry her hands with apron. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored inside aluminum pan of unclean water at 140F at the cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside non food grade bags at the reach in cooler located in the dry storage area. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above desserts inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (54F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding)at the cook line. As per operator, products were placed less than an hour ago. Operator moved products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (120F - Hot Holding)at the coffee station area. As per operator, the product has been there for less than 2 hours. Operator removed and took back to kitchen for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed male cook line employee wash hands at the three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and dishes inside hand wash sink located near coffee prep area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit for dish machine expired 02/2022. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station to remove coffee grounds from machine. **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale inside dish machine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of flour at the dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave inside kitchen prep area with soiled door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone stored above prep table at the sandwich station. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located at the dry storage area with torn gaskets. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near the cook line. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in the main kitchen area cracked / in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of fish on floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed bucket of fish off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three sets of knives stored in between wall and three compartment sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs stored on fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at prep table. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container to catch grease at the cook line. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash station in back prep area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located at the dry storage area with rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles next to the cook line not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths through kitchen area not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar at the coffee prep station with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
10
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roaches at preparation table across from grill at kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tres leches and rice pudding made onsite at reach in cooler at front counter missing production date, as per operator lass than forty eight hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at dish machine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter and throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter in poor repair sagging and another with water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at unisex employee bathroom trash can with no lid. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee at front counter. Manager throw drink away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several servers at front counter wearing a watch and bracelets while engaging in food handling. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from fryers torn and in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the cook line at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice machine. Manager removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored behind conduit at preparation area across from grill. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior walls of walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area entrance soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Observed interior vent of double door reach in cooler across from flattop griddle soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walk in cooler unsealed concrete floor not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
36-02-5
39
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
9
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb in kitchen near 3 compartment sink and near preparation area at kitchen missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed hose bibb in kitchen near 3 compartment sink and near preparation area at kitchen missing vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer at single door reach in freezer not accurate at 190 F. Also Observed ambient thermometer at reach in cooler drawers unreadable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ambient thermometer at single door reach in freezer not accurate at 209 F. Also Observed ambient thermometer at reach in cooler drawers unreadable. **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves at food storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves at food storage area. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at storage area and cafeteria. Also Observed ceiling tiles in cafeteria area with water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ceiling not smooth at storage area and cafeteria. Also Observed ceiling tiles in cafeteria area with water damage. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust over kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust over kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line at 48 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed reach in cooler at cook line at 48 F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting boards at cook line and sandwich station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed cut marks on cutting boards at cook line and sandwich station. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water all throughout cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed standing water all throughout cook line. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed unsealed concrete floor in food storage area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
50
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (62 F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near hand sink. As per manager, since the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (122 F - Hot Holding); tequeños (113 F - Hot Holding); empanadas (112 F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (127 F - Hot Holding). At hot box at cafeteria area. As per manager, less than 1 hour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb in kitchen near 3 compartment sink and near preparation area at kitchen missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and proceed to plate cooked steak with no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs, changed gloves and began portioning chicken soup with no hand wash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables in reach in cooler at storage area. Observed raw beef stored over sauces at reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (62 F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near hand sink. As per manager, since the previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer at single door reach in freezer not accurate at 190 F. Also Observed ambient thermometer at reach in cooler drawers unreadable. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef stored in reach in cooler with no label. As per manager, beef was cooked previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves at food storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used under cutting board. Observed cardboard under cutting board on prep table at cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at storage area and cafeteria. Also Observed ceiling tiles in cafeteria area with water damage. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust over kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf above oven not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line at 48 F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting boards at cook line and sandwich station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water all throughout cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of condensed milk stored on floor at cook line near office. Employee removed condensed milk off of floor. Observed box of oranges stored on floor at front counter. Employee removed oranges from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer at storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on reach in cooler door handle in front counter sandwich station. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over sandwich prep station and wait station over sugar container. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave above steam table with accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 3 lights at cook line not functioning. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light at entrance of cook line missing light shield. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in reach in freezer at storage area with no cover. Observed cooked beef in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food storage area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets with Chlorine stored on floor in front of reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
9
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F - Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Shredded beef 46F; Creole sauce 50F all cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous day. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed cooked ground beef (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F - Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Shredded beef 46F; Creole sauce 50F all cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous day. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler near ware washing area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Advised manger to remove excess product from containers. Observed cooked shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (54F - Cold Holding); cooked clam (50F - Cold Holding); lobster tail (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. As per manager items were placed inside unit less than 2 hours prior. Observed flan (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter dessert area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); churrasco (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, for 30 minutes. Employee placed bags of ice over products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Observed raw churrasco at 48F Cold holding at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Advised employee to add ice to bag placed on top to completely cover product. Observed raw beef at 41F; raw swai 43F all cold holding at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Observed cut lettuce at 43F; cut tomatoes 42F all cold holding at flip top reach in cooler near ware washing area. Observed flan at 43F; creme brule 43F all cold holding at standing reach in cooler at front counter. Observed Creole sauce at 38F Cold Holding; cooked mixed vegetables 48F Cooling **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of flan and cooked beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. as per manager, items were prepared on previous days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed container of flan and cooked beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. as per manager, items were prepared on previous days. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door unable to completely close at front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door unable to completely close at front counter area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen. Employees removed debris. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen. Employees removed debris. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen and in front of office. Observed floor tile cracked in front of flat top grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen and in front of office. Observed floor tile cracked in front of flat top grill. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall at storage area across from reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall at storage area across from reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked ground beef, soup, empanadas and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed containers of cooked ground beef, soup, empanadas and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
25-02-4
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Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F - Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee removed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on glove procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Observed cooked ground beef (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F - Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler near ware washing area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Advised manger to remove excess product from containers. Observed cooked shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (54F - Cold Holding); cooked clam (50F - Cold Holding); lobster tail (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. As per manager items were placed inside unit less than 2 hours prior. Observed flan (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter dessert area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); churrasco (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, for 30 minutes. Employee placed bags of ice over products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole chicken (115F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at back preparation area. As per manager item has been there for approximately 1 hour. Manager took product to walk in cooler. Observed cooked plantains (117F - Hot Holding) at room temperature near steam table. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Manager placed container inside steam table. Observed cooked onions (129F - Hot Holding) As per manager item has been there for 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of flan and cooked beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. as per manager, items were prepared on previous days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at storage area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cafeteria area and meat preparation area near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door unable to completely close at front counter area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen. Employees removed debris. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen and in front of office. Observed floor tile cracked in front of flat top grill. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall at storage area across from reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at back meat preparation area. Employee removed knife. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked ground beef, soup, empanadas and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at back preparation area on top of oven. **Warning**
14-45-4
13
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at ware washing area and preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at ware washing area and preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled with old food debris across from cook line and preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled with old food debris across from cook line and preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Observed slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled with old food debris across from cook line and preparation area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and sandwich area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and sandwich area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located at preparation area near ovens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located at preparation area near ovens. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at reach in coolers across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at reach in coolers across from cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at reach in coolers across from cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen and preparation areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen and preparation areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen and preparation areas. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rinconcito Latino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Latino on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Latino?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Latino.
How does El Rinconcito Latino compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Rinconcito Latino most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Rinconcito Latino's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Rinconcito Latino have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Rinconcito Latino 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 Latino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Latino is inspected around four times per year on average.
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