Rinconcito Cubano #4
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Rinconcito Cubano #4, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 16 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut ham at reach in cooler unit at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at unit by kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad prepared over 24 hrs not date marked, staff dated it. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach at reach in freezers units at storage area.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed reach a room cook line area.
36-02-5
47
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked ground beef at walk-in cooler, staff relocated it to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yuca (56F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler unit, as per staff for less than 4 hours, staff placed it in walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. **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 ham croquettes (126F - Hot Holding) at hot box at window area, as per staff for less than an hour, staff send it to the kitchen to be heated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board heavily marked and soiled with old food residue at cook line area.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed owl with not handle use to dispense marinara sauce at kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed dine several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at some prep tables and some auxiliary cutting boards as well. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed single service plastic bucket with peeled potatoes stored on the walk-in cooler floor, staff place bucket off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling sanitizer bucket at handwashing sink front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with not handle use to serve Moro/ White rice at steam table. Staff removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables and cooking area.
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed under flip top unit salad station.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the kitchen the kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towel at kitchen working tables not stored in sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
58
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several cutting board soiled in prep area tables at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed several cutting board soiled in prep area tables at kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with not handle inside white rice and Moro rice at steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed plastic containers with not handle inside white rice and Moro rice at steam table. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed RIC gasket torns in unit next to flat stove kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed RIC gasket torns in unit next to flat stove kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards at prep area tables main kitchen with marks not cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed several cutting boards at prep area tables main kitchen with marks not cleanable **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC/RIF gaskets soiled all throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the kitchen area and coffee/sandwich station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed all throughout the kitchen area and coffee/sandwich station. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
70
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Tomatoes sauce (72/62F - Cooling); shredded pork (47F - Cooling ); rice and bean (59F - Cooling) at WIC. As per manager product was cooked yesterday by 9:00 pm. Operator segregated products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags use to stored meat balls product inside WIF. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over sweet plantains inside RIF. Manager was informed that products must be relocated. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over cooked ham inside RIC by flat top stove and; raw chicken over cooked potatoes inside WIC. Operator relocated the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Tomatoes sauce (72/62F - Cooling); shredded pork (47F - Cooling ); rice and bean (59F - Cooling) at WIC. As per manager product was cooked yesterday by 9:00 pm and macaroni salad (48F - Cold Holding) inside WIC dated 06/08/24. Operator segregated products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. And raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw pork (54F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. And sausage (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (57F - Cold Holding); croquettes (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); bacalao croquetas (49F - Cold Holding); ham croquettes (49F - Cold Holding); ham (49F Colh Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for 1.5 hours. And macaroni salad (48F - Cold Holding) inside WIC dated 06/08/24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine +200 ppm in sanitizing solution at kitchen area. Operator added more water to lower solution ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can obstructing HWS next to sandwich station. Staff removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed manager wash hands at 3CS. Manager was informed that hands must be washed at HWS only. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several cutting board soiled in prep area tables at kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin by mop sink area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with not handle inside white rice and Moro rice at steam table. **Warning**
14-01-5
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. Observed RIC gasket torns in unit next to flat stove kitchen area. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish portions thawing inside commercially processed ROP bags inside WIC. Operator started to open bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards at prep area tables main kitchen with marks not cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed iPhone and car keys on shelf above prep table kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two boxes of frozen raw fish stored on the floor inside WIF. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container with hot holding foods as chicken soup, bean, stewed stored under nota steam table exposed to dust. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Panko breading stored on floor inside kitchen area panko container was relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop serving handle inside macaroni salad at WIC. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC/RIF gaskets soiled all throughout kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all throughout the kitchen RIC equipments and RIF. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside RIC by flat top grill. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncooked black bean plastic container uncovered at dry storage area and; yuca, raw chorizo Patties not covered at RIF. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing fish fillets in standing water at room temperature. Operator moved container to WIC. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed two whole cooked chicken uncovered at prep table stored next to soiled oil container. Operator covered the Chiat moved to WIC. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-60-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on prep table at coffee station. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor by Dishwashing's machine area. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the kitchen area and coffee/sandwich station. **Warning**
36-02-5
10
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sandwich station: tuna salad 49F, per manager cooked on previous night. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Sandwich station: tuna salad 49F, per manager cooked on previous night. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over pancake batter in flattop station. All items rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Paper towel dispenser installed over prep table with clean dishes and food dicer.
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On fry station. Establishment has received new cutting board in dry storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use spatula by flattop stored on dirty electrical conduit on wall. Spatula sent to dish pit for cleaning and relocating. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food on pot in clean dish bin under dish table. Manager had item cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
52
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored above cooked beef in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers and boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filter above fryers and flat top **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tequeños in reach in freezer not covered. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler cold holding not covered
08B-12-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Cubano #4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Cubano #4 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Cubano #4?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Cubano #4.
How does Rinconcito Cubano #4 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Cubano #4 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Cubano #4's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Cubano #4 have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito Cubano #4 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 Cubano #4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Cubano #4 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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