Mi Rinconcito Mexicano

1961 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mi Rinconcito Mexicano has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food stored on floor inside the walk in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bakery area, hand washing sink by the dessert counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. FRLA Susana Uribe and Jaime Reynoso 10/14/25 expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor inside the walk in freezer. Container with sauce stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler: fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
74
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bakery area: raw shell eggs stored above butter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on a reach next to the walk in cooler, wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bakery area: container with flour stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bakery area: by a wheeled cart **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bakery area: bake trays inside and on top of the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a case of limes on the floor underneath the shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the bakery area and underneath equipment.
36-73-4
74
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bakery area by the side door.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bakery area by the side door. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in the back of the building: Unused reach in cooler and multiple shelves on the premises.
33-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bakery area: bag of flour stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop sugar located in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
67
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front counter, by the ice bin: three knives stored between the wall and the dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Front counter. Discussed with the operator, operator coached the employee and prepared new chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
74
May 8, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
78
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee wet hands at the three compartment sink, pump hand soap from the hand wash sink, and washed hands at the three compartment sink. Operator coached employee, employee washed hands properly at the designated hand washing sink.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wet hands at the three compartment sink, pump hand soap from the hand wash sink, and washed hands at the three compartment sink. Operator coached employee, employee washed hands properly at the designated hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. . All kitchen drains. operator instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler: two pans of cooked pork stored on the top shelf into covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Rinconcito Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Rinconcito Mexicano on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Rinconcito Mexicano?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor inside the walk in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Rinconcito Mexicano.

How does Mi Rinconcito Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mi Rinconcito Mexicano most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Mi Rinconcito Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Rinconcito Mexicano have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mi 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 Mi Rinconcito Mexicano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Rinconcito Mexicano is inspected around three times per year on average.