Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up 10 times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler fish filet (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed flan (54F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator door was open for delivery. For less than 4 hrs. Operator opened walk in freezer door for rapid cooling. Observed sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) I side reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. Observed cut ham (49F - Hot Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) on table next to cook line. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed inside reach in cooler sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed cut ham (53F - Hot Holding); pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) on table next to cook line. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside Nonfood-grade bags at sandwich station. Operator started to replace the bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 6 hours. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler fish filet (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed flan (54F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator door was open for delivery. For less than 4 hrs. Operator opened walk in freezer door for rapid cooling. Observed sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) I side reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. Observed cut ham (49F - Hot Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) on table next to cook line. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled at prep area. Operator started to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelves at dry storage has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans, flour not covered at dry storage. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic bucket not labeled at dry storage. **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored at room temperature next to cook line. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey ham (48F - Cold Holding) inside cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bags at sandwich station.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled at preparation area, cook line. **Repeat Violation**
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 flan, rice pudding, tres leches inside reach in cooler at dining room without date mark. As per operator was prepared a day ago. Operator properly date marked products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle at washing area without label. Operator put label on bottle.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep cutting board. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with white beans not covered at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed oxtail 73F thawing in standing water. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator started to prepare the food. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
33
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over container of assorted desserts in walk in cooler. Operator moved container of dessert to a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator the door was kept open during rush hour. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside chest freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 chicken empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (120F); cheese tequenos (120F - Hot Holding) in hotbox at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 tres leches cake at front of establishment in standing reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator cake was made 02/15. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled in dishwasher area. Operator properly labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging in food prep in kitchen area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of yuca stored on the floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate in container of yellow rice at steam table in kitchen area.Operator removed plate during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles soiled with food residue in kitchen area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. Operator provided sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under handwashing sink at front counter. Operator stored sanitizer bucket properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of black beans uncovered in dry storage area. Also observed container of bread crumbs uncovered in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bread crumpled not labeled in dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
21
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A expired on 2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. Observed raw pork over raw tequenos inside walk in freezer. Manager properly placed products by cooking tempeture. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for approximately 3 hrs. Manager placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (122F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 1.5 hrs. Manager willingly discarded products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to wash equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A expired on 2023. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label at washing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water was shut off at handwash sink next to triple sink. Manager shut on hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen. Manager removed the handle from the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
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 scoop inside sugar container with handle inside contact with product. Manager placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans, cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed thorough kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
29
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pollock croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (129F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager turn up the temperature for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed pollock croquettes (123F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (124F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (124F - Hot Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board with food debris on steam table across cook line. Also cutting board across triple sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board with food debris on steam table across cook line. Also cutting board across triple sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at salad station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at salad station. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handler wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handler wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also cloth on cutting board across ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also cloth on cutting board across ice machine. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
64
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs over cooked pork inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (49F - Cold Holding); whole fish (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); liver (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen exit door. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed product in ice bath 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 pollock croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (129F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager turn up the temperature for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at front counter triple sink. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board with food debris on steam table across cook line. Also cutting board across triple sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 2 Nonfood-grade basting brush at coffee station. Manager discarded the brushes. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork stored inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per manager was cooked 2 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer next to ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from hot box handle at front counter. Manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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 inside rice with handle in contact with product. At steam tableEmployee placed the handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed 2 wiping cloths under cutting board across ice machine. Employee removed the cloths.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris on shelve over steam table.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at salad station.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handler wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour, salt and lentils stored uncovered at dry storage.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains (Frozen) thawing at room temperature on shelve at cook line for approximately an hour. Manager placed the products inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also cloth on cutting board across ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hoodie and perfume stored on shelve next to spices at dry storage. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid in disrepair next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
15
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen area and front counter. Also food container soiled throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed cutting boards red soiled throughout the kitchen area and front counter. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer. **Time Extended**
16-36-4
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 black beans, inside walk in cooler without date mark. Also tuna salad, and chicken salad without date marked. As pero operator for more than 24hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed black beans, tuna salad, and chicken salad without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine top exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed dish machine top exterior still soiled. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pots not inverted at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed cleaned pots not inverted at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen area and front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed grooved with cut marks cutting boards throughout kitchen area and front counter. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair next to front counter door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed reach in cooler in poor repair next to front counter door. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
61
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over pork inside walk in cooler. Also raw chicken next to beef inside reach in cooler next to front counter door. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee removed floor mat and then engaging in food service without changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (49F - Cold Holding), beef empanadas (47F - Cold Holding) custard (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator for more than 24 hrs. Also Observed first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (49F - Cold Holding), beef empanadas (47F - Cold Holding) custard (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator for more than 24 hrs. Also cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at sandwich station as per operator for more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Also Observed first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen area and front counter. Also food container soiled throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning**
16-36-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush in coffee machine at front counter. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans, inside walk in cooler without date mark. Also tuna salad, and chicken salad without date marked. As pero operator for more than 24hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine top exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside salt at cook line, also inside white rice at steam table. Operator removed the bowls **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pots not inverted at kitchen area. **Warning**
24-05-4
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 mahi mahi and fish not frozen not removed from reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator removed the items from the packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed. Operator provided and displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in cook line without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair next to front counter door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris under storage shelves throughout oth units. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler and sweet plantains stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored black beans, raw chicken, raw pork, raw beef not covered inside walk in cooler. Also flour, salt, beans, lentils and rice not covered inside dry storage. Operator covered the food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in solution throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at front counter. Operator discarded the solution and refill and final reading (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and flour inside dry storage without label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen area and front counter. **Warning**
14-09-4
11
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak submerge in water at 54° F , as per employee less than 2 hours, employee turn on the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,cooked rice and beans and tuna salad not dated marked, as per manager over24 hours. Manager labeled 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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty containers blocking access to hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice and cooked pork not covered inside walk-in cooked. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish (frozen) in container in preparation table. Employee moved to walk-in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw steak submerge in water at 54° F , as per employee less than 2 hours, employee turn on the water.
06-08-5
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 - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); employee diluted solution at the time of the inspection.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
22
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored above vegetables in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Also raw chicken stored above raw pork in shelves inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and no hand wash.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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 cook chicken, cooked pork, soups and sauces prepared on site on 07/31/22 not date marked. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board through kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink located in kitchen area near to back door.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt container. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in front cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled bottom of reach in cooler next to back door in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed dishes and Togo containers stored not inverted in front counter and kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered food in shelves inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front counter. Also in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria.
How does Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Cubano Criollo Restaurant & Cafeteria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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