Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
82
Score
Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: During callback inspection observed gasket at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: During callback inspection observed slow draining water at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: During callback inspection observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the establishment. Coach manager. Observed multiple times soiled wet wiping cloth in used by cook at flat grill and the cook at back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: During callback inspection observed 2 yellow wet wiping cloth at handwash sink at the entrance of the kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 pack of fish already thawed in commercially packaged with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (57F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cut ham (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F) at reach in cooler under flat grill. As per cook for less than 2 hours. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); swai (46F - ColdHolding) under flat grill reach in cooler. As per cook for less than 1 hours. Manager placed products in walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 White rice (126F-Hot Holding)under steam table across cook line. Cook reheated White rice (169F- reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at reach in cooler under flat grill 61F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 pack of fish already thawed in commercially packaged with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in the cafeteria area. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler near flat grill soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the establishment. Coach manager. Observed multiple times soiled wet wiping cloth in used by cook at flat grill and the cook at back kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef on top in use container with limes. Inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker attached to hose bib next to back door. Manager provided vacuum breaker during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and seasoning not labeled behind oven. Manager labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-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 cooked shredded beef not date marked inside walk in cooler. As per manager less than more than 24 hours. Manager dated properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oranges on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food behind back preparation table. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
50
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee clean hands with wiping cloth that was on the prep table, the continued to prep food without washing hands in between.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw fish stored over cheese. Operator rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed dishwasher go from dirty to clean dish without washing hand in between.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the steam table cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding), as per operator food was put in the steam table, and was left out of temperature less than3 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers on fraying shelves above the 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with washed vegetables stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between prep tables at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 98F.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the upright reach in freezer located at cook line with some soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on the preparation table at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
37
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (122F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded pork (131F - Hot Holding) inside hot box next to 3 compartment sink. As per operator for approximately 1 hour prior, operator turned the hot box to a higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area across from dishwasher machine. **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 black beans inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside yellow rice inside hot box by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers by 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
55
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over carrots at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at ambient temperature near dishwasher area, manager stated that raw eggs were stored at ambient temperature at about 80F longer than 4 hours. Employee discussed raw eggs on site. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at ambient temperature near dishwasher area, manager stated that raw eggs were stored at ambient temperature at about 80F longer than 4 hours. Employee discussed raw eggs on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per manager for approximately 1 hour. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three component sink sanitizer above 150 ppm, manager instructed employee to add water and lower sanitizer solution. **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area across from dishwasher machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside rice container at cook line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed utensils in standing water stored on the floor at cook line. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks with no hair restraints cooking and preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and cooked beef on floor at walk in freezer. Observed milk containers and sauces containers stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 100F on floor at cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled with old food debris at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small storage shelf across from the ovens at preparation area soiled with old grease buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plastic bowls stored next to hand washing sink at front counter exposed to splash. **Warning**
25-22-4
27
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At front counter under the flat grill observed raw chicken over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Behind the kitchen observed a small addition with overhead protection and walls, in this area observed a reach in freezer, a food storage shelves and a storage and a preparation table. **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
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator gasket torn, observed in the reach in cooler against the wall by the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in the cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
61
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cooked chicken in reach in cooler next to fryers. Manager relocated chickens to another reach in. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed fish at 36° F thawing inside a pan with water in walk in freezer. Manager had it removed and placed under running cold water. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cuttings boards soiled prep area next to three compartment sink. Manager had all cutting boards replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed prepared chicken fried stake ready for use not labeled in walk in cooler. Manager had employee label product. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet from hand washing sink leaking at coffee and juice station.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizer solution next to coffe maker. Person in charge moved wet towel to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By hood station.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved at prep station next to three compartment sink area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of beef scraps stored on floor on walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave toaster soiled next to drive through window.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light on hood missing shield guard next to prep station.
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers next to fryers
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in poor condition at walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork shoulders cooked stored not covered in walk in freezer. Manager asked employee have them covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
39
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in upcooler prep area.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose Bibb with no vacuum breaker next to dish machine.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled by steam table. Also salt container soiled and with encrusted food on the prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer at 40°F and upright ambient temperature read 60°F. At prep area.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed fish filets and raw beef thawed and held in upright cooler with no label.
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phones and keys stored on top of prep table in the kitchen area,
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gaps at both exit doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles cracked in kitchen floor next to oven.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on kitchen floor. Manager removed all food and moved to reach in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on upright coolers, kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep area.
14-33-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed screen in door torn next to upright freezer.
35B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw Ribs stored without cover in reach in cooler and freezer. Cooking area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels not stored in sanitizer water at hand washing sink and prep area in the kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles and sauces stored in upright cooler not labeled.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant.
How does Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant 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 Latino Cafe & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Latino Cafe & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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