Rinconcito El Chele
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
27
Score
Rinconcito El Chele appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 13 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed no air gap on hose attached three compartment sink.
29-45-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed food thermometer not calibrated. Coached operator the correct method.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink storing plastic buckets not accessible for employee use located next to chest freezer.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge and a wet wiping cloth stored on hand washing sink located at front counter. Also observed a spatula inside hand washing sink located under to go window.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed food thermometer not used to ensured proper food temperature.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork shoulder, shredded beef prepared on site not properly labeled. As per operator was prepared less than 24 hours. Operator add labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance located under hot box at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of grease inside dishwasher machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled with food residue the top of the dishwasher machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile over warewashing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled with dust ceiling near kitchen vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at chest freezer torn and in poor repair. Also observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed black like mold substance at wall junctures with the three compartment sink.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with bell peppers stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed scoop with handle stored touching rice inside rice bins located next to three compartment sink.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black like substance on the back of dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
27
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at chest freezer torn and in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cooked pork, raw whole fish, and chicken stock not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with excess grease buildup at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile over warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at front counter next to service window with small metal trays in it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing next to service window. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed line cook and dishwasher unable to provide proof of food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior bin of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile over warewashing area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile at dining area with water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen area engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at chest freezer torn and in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed gaskets at cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler spoiled with mold like substance. Observed interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with mold like substance. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cooked pork, raw whole fish, and chicken stock not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with excess grease buildup at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across from stove.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in cooked rice at steam table across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent at front counter soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on preparation table at front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in freezer chest on top of ice cream sold to customers.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn under stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest at front counter.
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. Observed scoop handle touching rice in kitchen.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in kitchen near stove.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and chicken soup stored in walk in cooler uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
35
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator, the chicken was cooked the previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Chicken Soup (48F - Cold Holding), Raw Pork (45F - Cold Holding), Raw Fish (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the walk in cooler yesterday. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Observed cooked onions (95F- Cold Holding) Observed Cooked Onion (95F - Hot Holding) on the floor on the kitchen near preparation table. As per operator, the onions were cooked the previous day. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Chicken Soup (48F - Cold Holding), Raw Pork (45F - Cold Holding), Raw Fish (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the walk in cooler yesterday. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by plastic containers in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed handwashing sink blocked by bags of rice in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used a scoop in seasoning container in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed container used a scoop in white rice on steam table near stove. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked onion in metal container stored on floor in preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Raw fish, raw chicken, raw pork, and chicken soup stored on floor of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on preparation table near stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on preparation table near stove. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered metal container of cooked onions stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Raw fish, raw chicken, raw pork, and chicken soup uncovered in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table and at front counter near coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table and at front counter near coffee machine. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
43
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Observed cooked onions (95F- Cold Holding) Observed Cooked Onion (95F - Hot Holding) on the floor on the kitchen near preparation table. As per operator, the onions were cooked the previous day. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator, the chicken was cooked the previous day. **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 Cooked Onion (95F - Hot Holding) on the floor on the kitchen near preparation table. As per operator, the onions were cooked the previous day. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by plastic containers in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Observed expired training from Melissa over a year working and Lady Laura working for 4 years. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table and at front counter near coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered metal container of cooked onions stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on preparation table near stove. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked onion in metal container stored on floor in preparation area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used a scoop in seasoning container in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
32
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen. Sink blocked with broom and dust pan. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in kitchen . Food debris in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in front counter bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in beans and rice and white rice at steam well. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over walk in cooler. Vents soiled in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at front counter bar area under glasses.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food in kitchen on cook line. Manager had employee take food and leave kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at threshold to walk in cooler in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef 42F, chicken 41F, pork 42F stored in walk in cooler not covered. Pan of shrimp stored in upright freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed rice with bean (77 F - Reheating) at steam table. As per operator for 2 1/2 hours. Operator moved the products to the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee washed his hands with gloves on. The employee was advised that he need to discard the glove and wash the hands. Employee discarded the gloves and washing his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers stored over cooked boniato at reach in cooler preparation area. And observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at drawers ready in cooler. Operator moved the raw hamburger to the bottom part of the cooler and moved the boniato to another reach in cooler. And rearranged the products inside of drawers reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over potatoes at walk-in cooler. Operator started to rearranged the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (114 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator over night in the oven. Operator segregated the rice to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (114 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator over night in the oven. Operator segregated the rice to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by bags of dry food, located at dishwasher area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator were made two days ago. And desert at reach in cooler front counter not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle inside of oil.
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw chicken container stored on floor next to chest reach in freezer. Operator moved the container to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler under shelves.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice. Operator moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef not covered at reach in cooler. Operator covered the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawed at room temperature under shelf next to reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw chicken to the walk-in in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Two Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at walk in cooler under refrigerator system.
29-11-4
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 wet towel on preparation tables at kitchen area.
21-12-4
12
Jan 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed rice with beans (117F); sweet potato (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. Provided temperatures handout via email to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan and tres leche at reach in cooler at front counter not date marked. As per operator, items were prepared on the previous day. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located at stove top at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Located at cook line. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at front counter area. Operator removed wiping cloths. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of beans at dry storage area. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito El Chele last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito El Chele on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito El Chele?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito El Chele.
How does Rinconcito El Chele compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito El Chele most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito El Chele's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rinconcito El Chele have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito El Chele 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 El Chele inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito El Chele is inspected around three times per year on average.
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