Rincon Porteno
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
55
Score
Rincon Porteno appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 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 nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed since 10/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled across dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
16-59-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of grill at kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored under microwave on shelves across cook line. Operator removed the knives. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking water under hand sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area.
36-36-4
55
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to cook line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with pink mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between shelf and microwave at kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood Filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood components heavily soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled behind oven at kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at front counter.
29-11-4
52
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside cold drawers at cook line. Manager rearranged food products by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on preparation reach in cooler next to to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand sink next to cook line. Manager provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 missing floor tiles in front of cold drawers.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table next to cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausage, vegetables inside walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic oil (89F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to walk in cooler. **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. Observed cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding) in preparation area, as per employee more than 4 hours, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Observed at 0ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and lasagna not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions bag at walk in freezer floor, employee stored properly l **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at preparation area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
35
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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. Provided form during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans inside hand wash sink in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked and portioned rice not date marked. As per employee over 24 hours, in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
64
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rincon Porteno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rincon Porteno on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rincon Porteno?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rincon Porteno.
How does Rincon Porteno compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rincon Porteno most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rincon Porteno's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rincon Porteno have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rincon Porteno 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 Porteno inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rincon Porteno is inspected around three times per year on average.
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