El Rinconcito Latino
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
47
Score
El Rinconcito Latino appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Rinconcito Latino on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands inside kitchen . Coached employee how to wash hand correctly.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator corrected with a sharpie at time of inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush used at coffee station.
14-14-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, and easily cleanable in food preparation area where walk in freezer is located.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards has cut marks and are no longer cleanable in prep station next to lobby and prep station next to oven.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors not maintained smooth inside kitchen area.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use thongs handle on a rack next to steam table.
10-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution in kitchen area and prep area next to lobby.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloths used inside kitchen area and prep area next to lobby.
21-09-4
47
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored on shelf above prep table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Observed male employee wash hands at hand wash station and closed soiled faucet handle with bare hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shelled eggs inside walk in cooler stored above cooked tamales. Operator removed tamales immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg mix (48F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed item in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Silvia Fernandez and Jankiel Valdez with expired food training 04/01/25
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle and exterior soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed back prep area with soiled ceiling tiles.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board at prep table in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of peeled plantains on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside flour bin in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in back prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board in kitchen prep area not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at front coffee station not labeled. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (112F - Hot Holding) at hot box at cafe area. As per manager in unit one half hour prior.
03B-15-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen carrots stored in plastic to go bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cafe area. As per manager. Product was held at room temperature for less than one hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200 plus ppm located at preparation room. Manager diluted solution to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee exit preparation room and then re-entered room and begin slicing cheese, no hand wash. Provided hand washing hand out to manager.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs then began handling cooked ham steak. Coached operator on proper procedure.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing knife at hand sink at preparation area, no sanitizer step. Manager coached employee and took knife to ware washing area.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing knife in hand sink at preparation room.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling at preparation room not smooth and non absorbent.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf over three compartment sink wet and not properly air dried. Coached employee on proper procedure.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back of the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Ham in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Swai fish tawing at room temperature. Coached operator on proper method.
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at preparation room. Manager placed bucket on crate. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
21
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
35
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at dining area. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance near walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at dining area. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance near walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and preparation areas. Observed cutting board in disrepair at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and preparation areas. Observed cutting board in disrepair at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of onions and sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager removed items from floor. Observed container of raw oxtail stored on floor near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Observed container of onions and plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked pork, empanadas, cut onions not covered at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked pork, empanadas, cut onions not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
67
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (63F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at Cafeteria Area, as per manager for less than 2 hours. Manager took milk to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Observed pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) observed ice at cook line. As per manger, for approximately 2 hours. Employee added ice to surrounding container. Observed maduros (50F - Cold Holding) at room temperature underneath steam table. As per manger, for approximately 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of fly spray and lotion stored on shelf with condiments at server's station. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Repair technician arrived during inspection. Final reading, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patties stored over lettuce at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (128F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at sandwich area as per manager less than 1 hour. Observed chicken empanada (125F) Hot Holding at warming cabinet at cafeteria area. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manger to reheat item to 165F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed person in charge unaware of major allergens. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at dining area. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance near walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-34-5
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 ambient temperature at 60F at reach in cooler containing milk at cafeteria area. **Warning**
14-74-7
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. Observed thawed raw snapper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Employee cut packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and preparation areas. Observed cutting board in disrepair at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink and phone stored on cutting board at sandwich area. Manager removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of onions and sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager removed items from floor. Observed container of raw oxtail stored on floor near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 119F at back preparation area. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor underneath hand sink at kitchen. Manager placed items on table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked pork, empanadas, cut onions not covered at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw oxtail thawing in standing water near walk in cooler. Advised manager to take item to walk in cooler or place underneath cool, running water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
17
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed plantain soup ( 110F-124F - Reheating) as per manager, item was placed at steam table less than 30 minutes prior. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cassava cream (109F - Hot Holding) at room temperature underneath steam table. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Observed spaghetti (112F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employee took items to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over washed lettuce at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw cut chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (53F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, les than 1 hour. Advised manager to submerge containers in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of proper thermometer calibration temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed onion slicer soiled with old food debris. Manager took item to ware washing area. Observed interior of dry brand and dry rice containers soiled. Observed reach in coolers at cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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 pork and ground beef not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container stored inside container of cooking oil. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at adjacent storage area. **Warning**
36-34-5
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 ambient temperature at 60F at standing reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind dry bean storage container. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager and employees placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork, raw beef and cooked noodles stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager and employees placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantains thawing at room temperature underneath steam table at cook line. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
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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 16, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 five 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 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Rinconcito Latino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rinconcito Latino have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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