Rinconcito Latino Mixto
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
33
Score
Inspectors have visited Rinconcito Latino Mixto 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up seven times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled stored next to reach in freezer .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with salt and seasoning labeled as specified by law. Operator placed label. **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 fettuccine at reach in cooler located at kitchen not label, Observed cooked pork, rice and beans, beef soup and black beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, rice and beans, beef soup and black beans not covered at walk in cooler. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
33
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish at reach in cooler near hand sink at kitchen. Observed raw chicken over raw steak at reach in cooler near hand sink at kitchen.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked oxtail and vaca frita held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler near hand sink. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle of reach in freezer in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between reach in coolers across cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 Sandro, Joel, and others with expired employee training. **Warning**
53B-14-5
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 salmon being thawed inside reach in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging as per packaging instructions. Operator removed products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe several red and green cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with broken door handle and torn gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen floor tiles cracked. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on fire exhaust system. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath green cutting board at prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior located in back prep area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves near cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and in use containers with seasonings with no labels at cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across prep table torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt and squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation near cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan at prep station soiled. Observed reach in cooler near prep station with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 125F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers: raw chicken 56F, raw beef 36F, cooked potatoes 54F, per manager approximately 3 hours. Items moved to freezer at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Raw chicken 53F, cooked chicken 53F, raw beef 54F, cooked potatoes 55F, per manager all items in unit for approximately 2 hours. Repairman arrived during callback inspection. All items moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered pan of Rice cooling from 6:30am 55F at 9:20, down to 54F at 10:05. Improper rate of cooling. Operator transferred rice to shallow pans and left uncovered for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: No cooling observed during callback inspection **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink at bar to fill pitcher. Drain line from coffee machine drains into bar handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed drain line into hand wash sink at bar. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface. Oil/lubricant leaking on under side of mixer head. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed lubricant leaking from mixer head. **Time Extended**
14-44-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on walk-in cooler shelves. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler gasket. Residue/debris on clean dish shelf by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed dirty shelf used for clean dishes. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold shelf: grits 122F, oatmeal 112F, per manager approximately 3hours. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers: raw chicken 56F, raw beef 36F, cooked potatoes 54F, per manager approximately 3 hours. Items moved to freezer at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered pan of Rice cooling from 6:30am 55F at 9:20, down to 54F at 10:05. Improper rate of cooling. Operator transferred rice to shallow pans and left uncovered for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink at bar to fill pitcher. Drain line from coffee machine drains into bar handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. ServSafe observed for Sandro Ruiz certificate number 23500871 and Jose Alfaro certificate number 23500873 appear to be falsified **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed onions, potatoes, plantains, lemon juice, mojo sauce, and vinegar outside back door. Per manager, items delivered this morning, no evidence of contamination observed. Items moved inside during inspection. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface. Oil/lubricant leaking on under side of mixer head. **Warning**
14-44-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on walk-in cooler shelves. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler gasket. Residue/debris on clean dish shelf by dish machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line hand wash sink. Door between kitchen and dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: 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 to operator. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls near cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed kitchen walls near cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tile soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed kitchen ceiling tile soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler cover lid broken across the cook line. Observed reach in cooler not working. Digital thermometer reads 52F. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: At the time of inspection, observed digital thermometer for the reach in cooler in the kitchen at 40F. Observed cover lid for reach in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and cracked tiles in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed missing and cracked tiles in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan near three compartment sink soiled. Observed hood system filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed fan near three compartment sink soiled. Observed hood system filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed reach in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
61
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
27
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs at 65° F at the preparation area. As per operator pooled eggs were there for less than 2 hours. Operator placed pooled eggs inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs stored with 1 broken shell.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of mold at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken with beans at the preparation area.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on top of pipe above the stove. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 99° F next to stove. Operator placed container on top of the grill 138° F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish inside a plastic bucket with standing water. Operator removed the water and placed fish inside the walk in cooler.
06-01-5
47
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Latino Mixto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Latino Mixto on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Latino Mixto?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Latino Mixto.
How does Rinconcito Latino Mixto compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Latino Mixto most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Latino Mixto's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Latino Mixto have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito Latino Mixto 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 Latino Mixto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Latino Mixto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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