Rincon Montanero
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
55
Score
Rincon Montanero appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
Rincon Montanero's latest score of 55 falls below the Orlando average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk in prep cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad in hand sink by stove. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment is serving eggs per customer request. Operator immediately displayed consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Small glass container, pitcher, and stir spoons under paper towel dispenser at front counter . Removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On storage shelf in kitchen
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler at front counter
14-74-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink. By stove
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over multiple ready to eat items in reach cooler . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
May 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Provided form in English and Spanish. Manager had employees read, print, sign, and date form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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/ Expired manager certificate prometric 5/20/22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar had items inside. Operator stated they do not use bar. Advised hand wash sinks must be available at all times. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Container of forks and spoons not inverted. Coffee filter not inverted or protected. Operator inverted items and put filters in container **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in dining room soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor. Operator removed and placed on rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in small white freezer when entering kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
61
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over mashed potatoes on reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken stored over beef . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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 - 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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink blocked by table in we're employee was doing prep. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Strong odor coming from both bathrooms.
36-64-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.Employee rinsing dishes after placing on sanitizer water.
16-13-5
Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps.
16-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
39
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rincon Montanero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rincon Montanero on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rincon Montanero?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rincon Montanero.
How does Rincon Montanero compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Rincon Montanero most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Rincon Montanero's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rincon Montanero have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rincon Montanero 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 Montanero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rincon Montanero is inspected around two times per year on average.
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