Rincon Cubano
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Rincon Cubano 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Rincon Cubano's latest score of 67 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to canned soft drinks in the front counter area. Manager removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used their mouth the pull single use gloves onto their hands. Employee was informed, discarded the gloves, washed their hands and placed on gloves using their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on the meat slicer in the kitchen. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee placed the beef in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the salmon.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Owner labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the salmon.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on the ice machine in the kitchen next to the ice scoop. Owner removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping towels stored under a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Suleoka Vicente 8/4/18 prometric. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Employee called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employees washed their hands and removed the equipment to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on a shelf under the preparation table on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
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/ Suleoka Vicente 8/4/18 prometric. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 4 employees engaging in Food handling with no CFM on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
45
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
35
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading + 200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored over unwashed fresh bell peppers in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager placed the bacon below the peppers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
61
Aug 3, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of plantains stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rincon Cubano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rincon Cubano on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Rincon Cubano compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Rincon Cubano most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Rincon Cubano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rincon Cubano have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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