Rincon Cubano
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Rincon Cubano seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form was provided to operator.
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted next to three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards that has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on top of prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside reach in cooler with rust.
14-11-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed license decal not displayed on mobile.
50-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. They have Quat strips but they use chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
74
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and hood filter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and hood filter soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside the hand was sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee was not able to provide CFM. Operator provided the certificate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 79° . **Warning**
27-06-4
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. Observed Francisco Gonzalez working over 2 months . **Warning**
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 cooked food not date marked inside the reach in cooler.As per employee cooked over 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 79° . **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and hood filter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
30
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
74
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
15
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. No stored upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Observed pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator placed pots and pans inverted on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rincon Cubano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rincon Cubano on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rincon Cubano?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rincon Cubano.
How does Rincon Cubano compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rincon Cubano most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rincon Cubano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rincon Cubano have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rincon Cubano 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 Rincon Cubano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rincon Cubano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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