Rinconcito Colombiano
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
35
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Rinconcito Colombiano stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Altamonte Springs restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Pork, and tamalas, in plastic grocery bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw Chicken over several ready to eat items in reach cooler -Raw pork over tamales in reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese empanadas ; (125F - Hot Holding) in hot box at front counter stored. Less than 4hrs. Per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F also discussed putting on time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen full of dishes . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in kitchen and back storage area have water damage. Operator is waiting for repairs
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone on slicer. Operator removed -Phone on clean plate . Operator removed phone and moved plate to be washed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Hood filters -Chest freezer lid torn
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Out under hood due to warer damage
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover over hand sink
23-03-4
35
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -displayed license expired in 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -displayed license expired in 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on wall in kitchen. -1 dead roach in ice buildup at opening of bench freezer in storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: 1 dead roach on floor between cooler and refrigerator in kitchen. 1 dead roach on floor by red extension cord in storage room. 3 dead roaches in sticky trap behind beverage cooler by hallway. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -bench freezer in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of Shout on shelf with bulk dry goods.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw pork belly (chicharones) above bread in white refrigerator.
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -displayed license expired in 2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on wall in kitchen. -1 dead roach in ice buildup at opening of bench freezer in storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on bag of dry beans by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -bench freezer in storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle in product in sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -mold-like build up on 2 door reach in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls soiled behind 3 compartment sink, prep sink, glass door cooler. Hole in wall above 3 compartment sink. Wall in disrepair by back door.
36-27-5
52
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoon in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. -missing for newest employee. Sent copy in Spanish to operator to read and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -eggs served soft cooked, sent to operator to print and post. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezers in storage room in disrepair. Torn gaskets, cracked plastic.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burner stove has extreme build up of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -per operator, documents are at home. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: No proof of training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Operator attempted to buy program books in Spanish but facility was sold out. Provided alternate resources for operator for online food handler training. Time extend 30 days. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -per operator, documents are at home. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: No proof of training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer/refrigerator - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef above ham in reach-in freezer. -bowl of cracked eggs above bread in reach-in cooler.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot running water at kitchen or bathroom hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -per operator, document is at home.
53A-01-7
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. -per operator, documents are at home.
53B-01-5
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. -per operator, documents are at home.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -scoop with no handle in bulk dry goods.
14-01-5
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Fabuloso and dish detergent stored above soda bottles in cabinet next to restroom. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Rice pudding and desserts prepared two days prior per operator. Advised to use day dots.
02C-02-5
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. - Espresso equipment draining into kitchen sink.
31A-10-4
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Two mops in bucket in kitchen. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - Bag of rice at dry storage room on the floor. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
52
Nov 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -power outage overnight, all TCS foods in upright reach-in cooler and prep table 56-59.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -power to unit off overnight. Ambient temperature has returned to below 41f. Unable to determine length of time food has been out of temperature. All TCS foods discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -unable to locate.
16-37-1
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Colombiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Colombiano on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Colombiano?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Colombiano.
How does Rinconcito Colombiano compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Rinconcito Colombiano most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Rinconcito Colombiano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rinconcito Colombiano have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito Colombiano 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 Rinconcito Colombiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Colombiano is inspected around four times per year on average.
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