Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Lehigh Acres restaurant, which scores around 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
11-27-4
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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employees restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. The manager removed the scooper from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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 above raw beef in the reach in cooler. Operator rearranged reach in cooler according to proper cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured and not easy to clean **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacle in unisex restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cooked rice container to scoop rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets on left hand stand up cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
67
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to to go station next to the cash register, operator refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed CFM expired 2-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above equipment in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on double door stainless refrigerator nest to the stand up freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on ceiling light near the rear exit door in the back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container used to scoop sugar in the bulk in use bin on the dry storage shelf. In the kitchen.
14-01-5
67
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above peppers, tomatoes, and chayote squash. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles in kitchen above preparation table and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield cover on ceiling light by rear exit door.
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored sauces in reach in cooler by rear shelves in kitchen not covered.
08B-12-5
74
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available for checking sanitizer levels. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at time of inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line, operator placed soap next to sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared over 24 hours being stored in reach in refrigerator without date marking, discussed with owner the importance of date marking food and length of time cooked food may be held. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles in kitchen above cook and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed refried beans being prepared outside on propane grill in 32 quart approximate size metal pan with lid. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash signs present in restroom used by employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed refried beans being boiled on propane grill behind restaurant with no over head protection **Admin Complaint**
08B-60-4
52
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed batch food prepared in reach in cooler , no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile by rear door hanging loose paper towel look above and around it.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not wearing hair restraint and preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink on bare area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed open bags of rice, flour, sugar in unlabeled bins. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen raw meat thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/spices.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on using smooth ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of onions stored on floor. Operator placed onions on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano.
How does Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano 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 Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican Food El Rinconcito Mexicano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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