Rincon Del Sabor
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
45
Score
Rincon Del Sabor appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in DeLand average 73, so Rincon Del Sabor trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 - flying insects, 1 in hallway. 1- wash ware area 1- in storage area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler whole chicken (46F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours, Operator placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter flan (38-46F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours ;Operator reduced amount of containers . -Kitchen reach in cooler beans (49F - Cold Holding )/1 hour. Operator had it out and returned to unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter chicken (111F - Hot Holding)/1 hour ; operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan at front bar counter low boy unit. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer chest gasket soiled ,with dirt.
23-03-4
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
61
Jun 25, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen reach in cooler Raw chicken stored over carrots, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler empanadas (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (43F - Cold Holding), Beans ( 45F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours, operator placed in reach in freezer.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front hot holding Corn meal fritters (115F Cold Holding)/15 minutes, potato balls (115F - Hot Holding); 15 minutes , Operator instructed to reheat, and she increased setting **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, by freezer chest.
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Food employee, with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
52
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen single door reach in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)/45 minutes. Ooerator removing food from unit to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork in front counter reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food Employee at cookline drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned food stored on storage area floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
64
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork 41-52F, overnight in double door Beverage air reach in cooler . Operator discarded l **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Reach in cooler Summit Soup 61F/ overnight, pasta 50F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
86
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Operator instructed to discard, **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Cornmeal fritter stuffed 133F, less than 4 hours.Operator instructed to reheat. Operator Increased temperature, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler , pork (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches in front count refrigerated unit not date marked ,prepared 24 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rincon Del Sabor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rincon Del Sabor on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rincon Del Sabor?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rincon Del Sabor.
How does Rincon Del Sabor compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Rincon Del Sabor most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Rincon Del Sabor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rincon Del Sabor have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rincon Del Sabor means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Rincon Del Sabor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rincon Del Sabor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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