Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2022, Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant's latest score of 35 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs stored directly on top of semi-cooked pork belly in the reach-in cooler across sauté station. Operator moved the raw shell eggs to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw fish stored on top of ready-to-eat empanadas and bread inside the reach-in freezer. The operator began reordering the storage. **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, marinated chicken stored on the shelf above raw, marinated pork and beef inside reach in cooler across dishwasher machine.
08A-20-5
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, unpackaged chicken stored on top of raw, unpackaged beef inside the reach-in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed, unlabeled, house-marinated raw pork, beef, and chicken inside reach in cooler across dishwasher machine. Operator stated that was marinated today and started adding labels to all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping clothes under green cutting board on prep table next to chest reach in freezer located inside kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed standing water on the bottom shelf of the prep table where dry cans are stored.
36-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of empanadas uncovered inside reach in freezer next to dishwasher machine. Also observed a container of uncovered raw beef on the bottom of reach in cooler across dishwasher machine. Operator covered container with a lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes inside hand wash sink located across sauté station.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non-smooth, absorbent ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at exit kitchen back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several tiles in disrepair inside kitchen area.
36-17-5
35
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen, prep and warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer next to three compartment sink at warewashing area soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pork belly (46F - Cooling) at cook line reach in cooler, as per chef prepared the day prior. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pork belly (46F - Cooling) at cook line reach in cooler, as per chef prepared the day prior. **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen, prep and warewashing area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly with a reading of 0ppm. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door at rear of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at prep area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer next to three compartment sink at warewashing area soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair throughout entire establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed floor in disrepair throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents soiled in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed all ceiling vents soiled in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
8
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per cook, less than 1 hour. Advised cook to reheat product to 165F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice and bean containers soiled with old food debris at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at ware washing area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not non absorbent at warehouses washing, cook line and front counter areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor in front of reach in cooler across from warehouse washing area. Cook discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line and near mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans lid in disrepair at cook line.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine at front counter.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of plastic chicken base container soiled with black substance at reach in cooler across from dish machine.
23-03-4
47
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. In the upright walk in cooler observed raw pork over cheese tequeños not all commercially packaged.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from the oven at cook line observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); as per cook food was placed in cooler less than 3 hours ago, employee removed food items to be rapidly cool in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. In the ice machine at front counter observed a bottle of soda stored inside the ice. Employee discarded ice on site. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored oven raw pork.
08A-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with beef not stored 6 inches off the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at cook line with old grease accumulation.
22-08-4
47
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid on site. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over onions in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hernan Franco,Cergio Chavez, working for over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Sent operator the form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container stored in the hand wash sink at front counter, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in freezer interior soiled, located across the three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, cooked ribs stored in the walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
39
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By kitchen entrance.
38-07-4
67
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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 dish machine at 0ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, less than 1 hour.
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 beans (118F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee took item to reheat to 165.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of beef with vegetables not date marked at back reach in cooler. As per employee, items were prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic buckets and towel stored inside hand sink a ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located near mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at back preparation area.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at cook line soiled. Observed dish storage shelf at cook line soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at storage shelf at ware washing area. Employee removed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant.
How does Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant 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 Paisa 1 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Paisa 1 Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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