El Rinconcito Restaurant

13593 Sw 248 St, Homestead, FL 33032

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Rinconcito Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Homestead restaurant scene, where the average is 70, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom.

32-04-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored at bar area, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 form during inspection. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for Miriam Martinez expired. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the VIP bar, Manager clean it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's bathroom at VIP side. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Restaurant.

How does El Rinconcito Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

El Rinconcito Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has El Rinconcito Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rinconcito Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rinconcito Restaurant 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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