Rinconcito Miami 4
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
35
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Rinconcito Miami 4 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 14 violations to closer to 23 violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Rinconcito Miami 4 on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employees washing hands with cold water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: During callback inspection observed employees washing hands with cold water. **Time Extended**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards throughout prep tables soiled. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at triple sink 72F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: During callback inspection observed water at triple sink 76F. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed interior cooking pots too large to fit in the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
16-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handwash sinks 72f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: During callback inspection observed water at handwash sink 82F. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in coolers throughout. Observed cold holding units and ovens inoperable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on the bottom and on the sides of exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled behind cook line stoves and ovens as well as at equipment/dish storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water a pt mop sink 70f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: During callback inspection observed water at mop sink 78f. **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets as coolers and freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over French and sweet plantain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line and triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from pipe at Dishwashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
35
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (123F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Manager adjust unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 4 pack of raw fully thawed salmon in ROP at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over gallons of juices at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15+ lives flying insects flying around and landing on the dishwasher. Observed 3 live flies landing on orange juice squeezer at front counter. Observed approximately 8+ live flying insects flying and landing on clean cooking metal pans near mop sink. Manager washed, rinsed , and sanitized food equipments. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employees washing hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards throughout prep tables soiled. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near the triple sink used to stored Metal pans. Coach manager. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/. Manager showed up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at triple sink 72F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed across cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in coolers throughout unit and at walk in cooler for cooked pork, cooked chicken, cook beef, sliced hams stored and prepped the day before with no date mark. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed interior cooking pots too large to fit in the three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-08-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed for hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handwash sinks 72f. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher heavily soiled. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean metal pans throughout the kitchen shelves not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 pack of raw fully thawed salmon in ROP at walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in coolers throughout. Observed cold holding units and ovens inoperable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on the bottom and on the sides of exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled behind cook line stoves and ovens as well as at equipment/dish storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer across cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at center prep table between coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water a pt mop sink 70f. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets as coolers and freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open white Gatorade bottle and water bottle stored with food to be served to customers. Coach manger. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in cooler throughout the kitchen interior soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at standing reach in coolers next to cook line and walking cooler, all food items stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed ice cream, fruit pulps at French in freezer near walk in cooler no frozen. **Warning**
03A-05-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over French and sweet plantain. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line and triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from pipe at Dishwashing machine. **Warning**
29-03-4
7
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to cook line cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding). As per chef from the day before. Chef removed to discard.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw beef stored over raw shrimp uncovered.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both hand sink at front counter and hand sink at cook line used to store items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sinks in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in coolers throughout torn unit and at walk in cooler for cooked pork, cooked chicken, cut tomato, sliced hams stored and prepped the day before with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed for hand sink at cook line.
31B-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets as coolers and freezers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave and reach in coolers throughout torn door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in coolers throughout. Observed cold holding units and ovens inoperable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled behind cook line stoves and ovens as well as at equipment/dish storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at center prep table between coolers. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored/hanging from trash can at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave across from cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at standing reach in coolers throughout torn unit next to cook line, all food items stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
25
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed utensils stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for at least 5 minutes at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French fries and potatoes not covered inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a water leaking under hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
29-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Also observed 2 reach in coolers not working. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee beverage above preparation table in the front line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the condiments. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
52
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed an opener soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink handle in disrepair at the front line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed hand wash sink handle in disrepair at the front line. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers used as scoop with the seasoning. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed plastic containers used as scoop with the seasoning. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 reach in cooler is not working properly. All foods stored inside were out of temperature. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed equipment does not have food inside. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed 2 white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, also observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container inside the reach in cooler with old labels tuck to food container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container inside the reach in cooler with old labels tuck to food container. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
55
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (70 F - Cold Holding); cheese (73 F - Cold Holding); pork (71 F - Cold Holding)as per employee foods were stored outside less than 3 hours, foods were placed inside the reach in cooler. Also observed pico de gallo (59 F - Cold Holding) pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45 F - Cold Holding); steaks (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator foods were placed inside the walk in cooler yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (59 F - Cold Holding) pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45 F - Cold Holding); steaks (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator foods were placed inside the walk in cooler yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator adjusted chlorine sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his face and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator adjusted chlorine sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (103 F - Cold Holding); croquettes (103 F - Hot Holding), as per operator food were placed less than 2 hours ago. Food were reheated empanadas (163 F - Reheating); croquettes (177 F - Reheating); (177 F); (177 F) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink handle in disrepair at the front line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the women's bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers used as scoop with the seasoning. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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 reach in cooler is not working properly. All foods stored inside were out of temperature. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored on food preparation table. Employee removed it.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container inside the reach in cooler with old labels tuck to food container.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored in preparation sandwiches station. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all foods stored inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
15
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observe a can tomato puréed dented. Operator removed it to return it. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed the raw shell eggs at the bottom of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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 sweet plantains (97 F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (110 F - Hot Holding) on top of the steamer. As per operator less than 2 hours. Foods were reheated to 165° F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand was sink at the kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not identified. Employee labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable at the sandwich station.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a yellow Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at the sandwich station. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
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 the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside container with chicken base. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed one lid missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets torn at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
30
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed can opener soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest reach in freezer gaskets torn. And white chest reach in freezer in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed white chest reach in freezer gaskets torn. And white chest reach in freezer in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed some refrigeration unit without thermometer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed some refrigeration unit without thermometer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board at preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board at preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Ceiling tile missing. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
50
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (57-59 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager since the day before. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (57-59 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager since the day before. And Observed cooked beef (66 F - Cooling)( as per manager since the night before) at reach in cooler two glass doors at preparation table. More than 12 hrs. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked shredded beef at reach in cooler. And raw fish stored over cooked chicken soup at reach in cooler located next to preparation sink. Operator moved the cooked shredded beef to the top part and started to relocate the other products.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 croquettes at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored inside of nonfood grade bags at white chest reach in freezer. Operator was informed that they need to change the bags to foo grade bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (66 F - Cooling)( as per manager since the night before) at reach in cooler two glass doors at preparation table. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed the water was broken. Water temperature 77°F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at preparation area. Operator provided the paper towel to the dispenser located in front of stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts not date marked. As per manager were made yesterday. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, one located at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the water heater was broken. Water temperature at 77°F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not stored inverted at shelf next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon inside of reduced oxygen packaged at reach in cooler. Operator opened the individual packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest reach in freezer gaskets torn. And white chest reach in freezer in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a beans container stored on floor next to three compartment sink. Operator moved the container to the preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed some refrigeration unit without thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken broth not covered at reach in cooler. Operator started to cover the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board at preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
10
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in front of the grill. Operator put the tomatoes under ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburgers stored over raw shrimp and raw Salmon. Operator moved the raw seafood to the top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked beans at reach in cooler located next to hand wash sink preparation area. Operator moved the beans to the top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine at (Chlorine 0 ppm). Manager called the technician and was repaired, final concentration 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (120 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. And cooked onion (118 F - Hot Holding) at grill. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine chemical test kit was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of steam table. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish inside of preparation sink thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the products to a container with running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over cooked pork and cooked beef at reach in cooler located in front of the steam table. Operator moved the unwashed vegetables to another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located next to window at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At front counter.
35B-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Observed operator cut raw chicken and after cut ham and cheese without cleaning and sanitizing the cutting board. Operator was informed and the cutting board was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-25-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to dishwasher machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a white reach in freezer in disrepair located next to kitchen entrance.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles are in disrepair and with holes throughout the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above steam table preparation area.
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of chicken flavor base. Operator discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Miami 4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Miami 4 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Miami 4?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Miami 4.
How does Rinconcito Miami 4 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Miami 4 most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Miami 4's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Miami 4 have averaged around 23 violations per visit, up from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito Miami 4 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 Miami 4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Miami 4 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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