Rinconcito Miami 5
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
45
Score
Rinconcito Miami 5 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 20 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Rinconcito Miami 5 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator lifted hose above flood rim during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb next to three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed Ribeye steak and Grilled outside skirt steak offered undercooked without consumer advisory. Consumer advisory was provided via email and was posted at host stand during time of inspection.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender top at hand wash sink at server station across from service window. Operator was coached on proper procedure and removed blender during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf above steam table employee personal drink. Employee discarded drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on preparation table to the right of ice machine. Operator removed speaker from preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at ware wash area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed to the left of pantry food debris on floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine to the left of three compartment sink. Operator removed ice scoop during time of inspection. Observed scoop handle in ice at ice machine to the left of hand wash sink at server station across from service window. Operator removed scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled cloth linen on floor to the left of pantry station. Employee discarded soiled cloth during time of inspection.
21-14-4
45
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at pizza station chopped ham stored in a non food grade to go bag. Employee removed ham from non food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris at prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter service window not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee at cook line engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf next to oven at prep area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fry oil stored on the floor at dry storage area. Employee removed items and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin at server area. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice machine at kitchen area. Employee removed ice scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to fryers soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line next to microwave. Employee drained water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of flour not labeled as such under prep table at prep area.
02D-01-5
47
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees changing gloves without washing hands, manager had employed wash hands, and put new gloves on . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored in to go bags at flip top at pizza station. Manager removed item and stored in food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four portions of raw salmon thawed in ROP packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation table soiled with debris.
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. Observe Catalan cream made on site without production date at reach in cooler by server area. Manager wrote production date during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 four portions of raw salmon thawed in ROP packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed scraper stored between three compartment sink and wall. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at preparation area. Manager removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at dry storage soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used by employee. Manager removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
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Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (122F - hot holding); chicken soup (130F - hot holding); cooked potatoes (120F - hot holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the oven to be reheated. Final temperature chicken soup (186 F - Reheating); white rice (167 F - Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer above 200 ppm. Chef adjusted sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled broom and swept floor and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was coached to put on new gloves between tasks. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy/slimy cut cucumbers at sandwich cooler. Chef removed and discarded cucumbers. **Corrective action taken **
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over unwashed vegetables at walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw salmon to the bottom of the rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored on top of mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler and raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods at reach in cooler preparation area. And at reach in cooler drawer raw chicken stored next to ham and cheese. Chef relocated products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 portions of commercially processed tres leches stored in beverage cooler in dining room with expiration date of 7/14/24. Employee removed product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee with no knowledge of minimum cooking temperature of eggs.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Chef removed pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed individually portioned rice pudding in beverage cooler in dining room prepared on site, not labeled. As per operator, product on hand for 2 days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Chef removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowl being used as a scoop inside bucket of condiment under preparation cook line. Manager discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 raw salmon inside of reduced oxygen package bearing the label thawing in walk in cooler. Operator opened individual packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license posted. Operator states she will print and post. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees open cup with water on top of chest freezer at kitchen entrance. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone stored over food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet at preparation area.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket to sandwich line cooler torn. Informed manager of disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths under cutting boards at cook line and prep table at entrance of kitchen. Operator removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven at cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at sandwich line cooler. And Observed heavy grease build up on interior of hood over flat top of hot line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in sandwich cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork shoulder in pan on counter top, improperly thawing out. As per chef, taken out of freezer to thaw on the counter top earlier in the day. Chef put in walk in cooler to properly thaw out. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed shelving in walk in cooler and at dry storage area with accumulation of dust and grease.
36-50-4
7
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean cups before washing hands,front counter .
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed for employee at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed oranges for juicing washed and placed in original box as per operator, operator rewashed and placed in clean sanitized container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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 whole fish stored above maduros,located in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed jug containing milk stored in the front counter unit. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed for buckets containing grits, beans opposite unisex employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the unisex employee bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed drain pipe broken,3 compartment sink.
29-03-4
26
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,standing unit,kitchen: mashed potatoes ,as per operator from yesterday (48F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,standing unit,kitchen: mashed potatoes ,as per operator from yesterday (48F - Cooling) Walk-in cooler: cooked beef ,as per operator from 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked pork (53F - Cooling)as per operator from yesterday.;cooked chicken ,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cooling); cooked beef,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cooling);
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro cabbage stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed items in the walk-in cooler covered when cooling.
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
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 approximately 52 F for standing reach in cooler,kitchen.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for food containers stored on shelves,ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler , prep unit #2 gaskets torn and in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,drawer units.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed togo food containers stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
29
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef,chicken stored above milk located in the standing 2 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the service counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,by fryers.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,unit opposite fryers. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled,drawer unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 2 door standing unit.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the corn meal,flour stored on the dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: raw pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); red beans cooked (50F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. as per operator from yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: raw pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); red beans cooked (50F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. as per operator from yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris,left unit kitchen. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Miami 5 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Miami 5 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Miami 5?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Miami 5.
How does Rinconcito Miami 5 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Miami 5 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Miami 5's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Miami 5 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito Miami 5 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 5 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Miami 5 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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