El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach-in cooler the 2 door one . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Exit door was opened . **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler the 2 door one . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over empanadas at the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at the walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Empanadas (pizza-Queso-polo) dated 12-1-2025 Operator stated was 12-10-25 not 1 just miss written that's why I didn't stop sale . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added 2 big buffet without a plan review per supervisor Randy 60 day warning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach-in cooler the 2 door one . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go flan didn't label . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stainless to go pan not inverted stored by the storage area back of the house . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach-in freezer next to fryer . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler the 2 door one . - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
35
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over empanadas at the walk-in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at the walk-in cooler .
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Empanadas (pizza-Queso-polo) dated 12-1-2025 Operator stated was 12-10-25 not 1 just miss written that's why I didn't stop sale .
02C-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 small live roach at the hand wash sink front area by the hot buffet . Next day call back per supervisor Randy . **Warning**
35A-05-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added 2 big buffet without a plan review per supervisor Randy 60 day warning. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach-in cooler the 2 door one .
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door .
35B-01-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go flan didn't label .
02D-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink .
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door .
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler .
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stainless to go pan not inverted stored by the storage area back of the house .
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach-in freezer next to fryer .
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler the 2 door one .
14-17-4
30
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham and cheese labeled as 8-26 operator stated that's prepared early morning and forget to change the label.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed clean peeled onion stored direct on unclean shelves bottom of make table . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink . **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink . **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of drinks stored on cooler .
12B-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the one door reach-in cooler and the reach-in 2 door cooler the one have the plantain.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken container used to stored floor at the reach-in freezer.
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink .
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil. Bottom table kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach-in freezer the one next the fryer all the food not covered . **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink faucet leak the one next to the 3 compartment sink .
29-11-4
43
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw pork at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink the one facing the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink the one facing the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches at the employee hand sink the one facing the grill next to the 3 compartment sink . Operator removed it to the trash . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee cup stored at the reach-in cooler back area . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler ,bottom of make table . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer back of the house. Operator covered it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with welcome bag used at walk-in freezer to stored beef .
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored top of yucca at the reach-in freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored on top of raw pork at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roaches under the grill . Operator killed it . Per supervisor Randy hicks next day call back required. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with Big tray of bread dough .operator moved it . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed to operator and he get it sign while I'm conducting my inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator change the battery. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate and bowls storage area back of the house.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphones stored at prep table . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs stored At the stove hands . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 6 burn top of the 3 compartment sink . 2 burn by the hoods. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. The reach-in cooler the one facing the make table . **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The top of drawer cooler under the grill . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelf . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the employee hand sink the one facing the walk-in cooler .
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+++ Operator change it second checked 200 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no label . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
22
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas stored at the reach-freezer in welcome bag . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken stored on top of raw beef at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw shrimp at the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Soft eggs at the breakfast menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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. Provided to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout establishment.
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Two light burn at the hoods.
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table.
05-09-4
33
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Cleaned lettuce stored inside supermarket bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Peeled plantains stored inside cleaned chlorine sanitizer bucket and cleaned detergent bucket in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Liquid eggs kept on overnight reach in cooler by cook line with temperature of 57F, butter kept on reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 58F, bacon kept in reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 59F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 57F, butter 58F, bacon 59F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Food dumped in hand sink by three bay sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Over easy eggs on breakfast menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.No consumer advisory for over easy eggs and steaks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.For flans kept on black reach in cooler at dining room.
02D-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Missing light shield over prep sink. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No sign at hand sink by three bay sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer, racks in back of restaurant. **Warning**
33-31-5
25
Mar 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked beef. Manager changed rotation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood salad (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager covered items to keep cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef soup (132F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours.manager took to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Added date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Manager added to dish **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
45
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly. Manager reversed it. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Previous year's payment not processed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Payment from 2021 licensed year has not processed. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink and rolling rack blocking sink.. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Manager closed the ceiling. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind equipment throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall board at sink. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In pan with chicken. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar.
How does El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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