El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
70
Score
El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all white cutting boards inside kitchen area with cut marks and are no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed all white cutting boards inside kitchen area with cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to mop sink inside kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to mop sink inside kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged/in disrepair on top of prep table inside kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed light shield damaged/in disrepair on top of prep table inside kitchen area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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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 dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm. Talked to operator to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink with chlorine solution was set up.
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees changing task and not washing hands inside kitchen area.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored next to cutting board at the back prep table.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with dirty dishes next to three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser not working next to three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic pint containers used as a scoop inside liquid egg in reach in cooler next to hot table and inside tomato sauce inside reach in cooler next to microwave.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all white cutting boards inside kitchen area with cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean equipment stored in a rack next to exit door.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of clean potato, carrots stored on floor on walk in cooler and also observed a bucket of malanga on the floor inside kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to mop sink inside kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed greasy handles and soiled inside both microwaves inside kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged/in disrepair on top of prep table inside kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing bloody water at reach in cooler under microwave.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several soiled wiping clothes inside kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping clothes on top of prep table inside kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler ground beef in a hotel pan uncovered.
08B-12-5
21
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meat stored in non food grade to go bag at walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED BEEF (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
01B-13-4
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 BEEF (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots over three compartment sink heavily soiled with carbon buildup. Observed can opener blade at prep table by warewashing area soiled with food debris. Observed slicer at prep table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge at handwashing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to portion creole sauce at walk n cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pits at drying rack at warewashing area not inverted. Manager had employee inverted pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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. Observed two packs of snapper filets thawed in original ROP package.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on October 1st, 2025. Operator is up to date with license.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table at kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while engaging in food service.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw shrimp, cooked beef picadillo, creole sauce, and sliced ham in reach in cooler at kitchen area not covered.
08B-12-5
33
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
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 legs held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler. During the inspection employee labeled it with proper date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. During the inspection employee closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing raw chicken at room temperature, stored underneath the preparation table. During the inspection employee removed item and placed inside the walk in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. Also observed mop sink removed from establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer added to the back of the establishment. As per plan review, plans have been submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
33-16-4
74
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose outside with no vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. Also observed mop sink removed from establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at steam table. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in feeezer gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed walk in feeezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter. Also observed no hand wash sign at male and female restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter. Also observed no hand wash sign at male and female restrooms. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on oven handle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on oven handle in kitchen **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board and preparation table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board and preparation table in kitchen **Time Extended**
21-12-4
45
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of window stored on preparation table. Also observed rubbing alcohol container stored on preparation table at front counter. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose outside with no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Onions (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, onions were prepared the previous day. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Onions (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, onions were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris on preparation table at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three compartment sink moved from approved plan review location. Also observed mop sink removed from establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter preparation table. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used a scoop in beans container in kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles above the steam table in kitchen with holes and water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on floor. Employee was advised to re wash and store at least 6 inch off the floor. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. As per operator, dirty water from mop is dumped outside on the soil. **Warning**
28-04-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table in kitchen. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table at front counter. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in feeezer gaskets soiled. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 66 seats while establishment license is for 51 seats. **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour stored on floor in kitchen near reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside rice. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter. Also observed no hand wash sign at male and female restrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink was removed from original plans. As per operator, they were dumping the dirty water outside. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on oven handle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ox tail, cooked onion, pico de gallo, and cut tomatoes uncovered in reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed reach in cooler chest stored outside. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board and preparation table in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from manufacturers container without a label at front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5
13
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer not in use soiled with food debris and stored on food prep table. Employee began cleaning meat slicer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwashing sink at front counter bar area. Employee melted ice in sink with running water. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mixed vegetables stored on floor in walk in freezer. Oxtail stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee placed food items on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above ware washing has a hole.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer near ceiling and fans. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler plastic door strips heavily soiled with pink mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid on dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on make bar cutting board. Employee placed cloth in laundry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Oxtail, chicken and pork stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Employee placed lids and /or parchment paper over food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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. Ambient temperature 57F. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable near warehouse washing are and holding standing water.
36-11-4
50
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright cooler located in front of the prep table at cook line observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
08A-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with nasal spray, Tylenol stored on the shelf above the preparation table at cook line, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Chef was unable to answer basic temperature to reheating food. Coached chef and employees on basic food code questions and food temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled with old food buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer, ice buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of oven soiled, located at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tamal en casuela thawing at room temperature on the preparation table atcook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
37
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright cooler located in front of the prep table at cook line observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with nasal spray, Tylenol stored on the shelf above the preparation table at cook line, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Chef was unable to answer basic temperature to reheating food. Coached chef and employees on basic food code questions and food temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer, ice buildup. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled with old food buildup. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of oven soiled, located at kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tamal en casuela thawing at room temperature on the preparation table atcook line. **Warning**
06-01-5
33
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
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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 noodles (52F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed no food cooling at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected outside near back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed hose connected outside near back exit door. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
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 noodles (52F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed no food cooling at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulated food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles at cook line with heavy accumulation of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed reach in cooler handles at cook line with heavy accumulation of food debris. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. **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 ambient temperature at 60F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed ambient temperature at 69F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 king fish bearing label thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed king fish bearing label thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from cook line. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at sandwich preparation area and cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at sandwich preparation area and cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria.
How does El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Latino Restaurant Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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