Rinconcito Cubano Miller
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
12
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Rinconcito Cubano Miller stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Rinconcito Cubano Miller on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
6
Major latest
19
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date with no 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicharron cooked on Saturday (per operator) with no 7 day label. Employee placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sweet potato (53F - Cooling) in the prep cooler. Per operator item was cooked this morning at 6am, still has not reached 41°F at 6 hour mark, temperature taken at 12:07pm. Operator discarded. Also observed deep fried chicharron (120F - Hot Holding)in the hot holding in front counter, per operator it was placed in hot holding unit around 6am. Also observed butter (80F - left on counter for panini press since 6am). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deep fried chicharron (120F - Hot Holding), per operator placed there in hot holding unit around 6am. As stop sale was issued. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked sweet potato (53F - Cooling) in the prep cooler. Per operator item was cooked this morning at 6am, still has not reached 41°F at 6 hour mark, temperature taken at 12:07pm. . A stop sale was issued. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed unable to answer the correct temperature for calibration of thermometer. Procedures was explained. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior housing of can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lettuce inside sink basin of handwash in the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steaks and eggs cooked any style and per customer preference with no identification containing raw products on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products when asked. Observed one provided was in dis repair. Operator was able to provide a new one before inspection completed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas between wall and 3CS. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was able to print and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch and bracelet while in food preparation. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for plastic and metal food pans stored on shelves across of 3CS. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding for handwash sink and 3CS in front area. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef inside a bucket on the floor while being prepped. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood and on sprinkler spouts. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under meat grinder being used to grind chicken breast. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in RIC across of stove. Operator replaced with a brand new one. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler in the kitchen next to prep tables. Observed rust on hood of vent above 3CS. Also observed soiled door gaskets for walk in cooler and freezer, and multiple reach in coolers in the establishment. Observed hood system above 3CS rusted. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observe on prep counters in the kitchen. Manager replace with clean clothes for use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwash sink in kitchen area between prep tables. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicharron cooked on Saturday (per operator) not covered. Also observed uncovered hamburger patties inside reach in cooler. Employee covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef chunks being thawed in standing water. Per operator, they placed in there around 45 minutes ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for container of sugar in front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 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 bacon on top prepared croquettes inside reach in cooler next to steam table area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled next to handwashing sink. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic containers with sugar and rice not labeled in kitchen area. Employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl being used to portion food. Manager removed and provided one with handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red and green cutting boards with cut marks. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle on top preparation table in front oven. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. . Observed in the floor box raw liver inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled with food debris behind front counter,and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of Raw fish inside 3 compartment sink thawing without running water. Coached employees on proper thawing method. Manager turned on running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment in kitchen area.
36-27-5
47
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef inside non food grade bag inside walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef inside reach in cooler next to oven. Employee properly arranged y cooking temperures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding) inside oven. As per employee for approximately 1.5 hrs. Employee placed product on site to reheat. Observed cooked onions (103F - Hot Holding) on flat grill. As per employee for approximately an hour. Employee turned on grill for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to dish-machine.
29-34-4
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, arroz con leche without date mark at front counter. As per employee for more than a day. Employee started to label products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across stove on prep station.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door at kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to oven. Employee started today water. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork stored inside walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hanged mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
35
Jun 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pancake mix at reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw fish container stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers at dry storage area. Observed hoods soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed aluminum trays on top of reach in cooler not inverted.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans not covered inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
58
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handling food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ After conducting the inspection at El Parador, we realize that restaurant changed ownership. As per manager the new owner is in transition and applied for the new DBPR license. So, We decided to cancel previous inspection and go ahead with an ADHOC using the same license number for the location. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels- observed in the kitchen new walk-in cooler and prep tables. restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed white bucket containing caramel not labeled. Employee labeled product properly. **Warning**
02D-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At front counter, seating area, a hand wash is missing for employees that we'll be in contact with cleans utensils and dishes. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed missing Backflow on hose across from 3 compartment sinks. **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed walk in freezer door soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned reach in freezer door during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents on the kitchen area soiled with grease . **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. As per previous license we observed 30 seats reported but in reality we counted 38 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 2 small gaps under back door next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light covers on top on preparation table in the kitchen area . **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers behind front counter not inverted. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink located in front counter . **Warning**
29-11-4
30
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (46F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding)operator moved all items to walk in freezer for rapid cooling all previous items now between 35F and 42F, cold held in alternate reach in cooler until repairs are completed to reach in cooler on hot line next to entrance way to service area. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large measuring container in sink, operator removed
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. by steam jacket kettle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by steam jacket kettle
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked shredded chicken in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to another rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at three compartment sink
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to door to steam table. Person in charge provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Person in charge moved towels to rack above hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels used not stored in sanitizer solution prep table next to door to restaurant
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepared not labeled in walk in cooking.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots ready for use stored not inverted in wash ware area.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At reach in cooler by prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored in floor of walk in freezer. Employee was moving product to another refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in upright cooler or reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of walk in cooler and freezer soiled and in need of repair
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of prep table.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meat,chicken raw and cooked stored in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand washing sink next to prep table.
29-11-4
30
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled through out kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled through out kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled through out kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled through out kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach cooler at the front. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Observed gaskets torn in the reach cooler at the front. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Observed gaskets torn in the reach cooler at the front. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach cooler at the front **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a tear in the screen of back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Observed a tear in the screen of back door **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Observed a tear in the screen of back door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen, and pizza ovens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Observed ovens soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen, and pizza ovens **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Observed ovens soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen, and pizza ovens **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Observed ovens soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen, and pizza ovens. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by prep area in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by prep area in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by prep area in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by prep area in kitchen. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and plastic curtains soiled with a mold like substance at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Observed hood filters soiled and plastic curtains soiled with a mold like substance at walk in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Observed hood filters soiled and plastic curtains soiled with a mold like substance at walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Observed hood filters soiled and plastic curtains soiled with a mold like substance at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Cubano Miller last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Cubano Miller on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Cubano Miller?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Cubano Miller.
How does Rinconcito Cubano Miller compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Cubano Miller most recently scored 12 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Cubano Miller's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Cubano Miller have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito Cubano Miller 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 Miller inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Cubano Miller is inspected around three times per year on average.
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