Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
16
Score
Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant's latest score of 16 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
6
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Manger reset Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing bread to serve to customers. No handwash. Manager coached employee.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 8 broken raw shell eggs at reach in cooler across cook line.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee left kitchen and touched soiled door with gloves on and started packing bread to serve to customers. No gloves changed. Manager coached employee.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 8 broken raw shell eggs at reach in cooler across cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (80F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 45 minutes. Manager voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwash sink near steam table in the kitchen.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at cook line used to stored soiled dishes and wet wiping cloth. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager provided thermometer at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white container with no handle used to dispense rice at steam table. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and light cover at cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards across cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee coffee cups and plantain at steam table in the kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Manager stored water bottles properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above the triple sink. Observed hole in wall near exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of handwash sink soiled with food debris near the steam table. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle and pink container stored at beverages reach in cooler at front counter. Coach operator. Operator removed employee items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths at cook line. Employee store wet wiping cloths properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at reparation line not identified by common name. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
16
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed box of onions being stored on the floor at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed food residue inside handwashing sink at cookline. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 Rosario, Elizabeth, Ruth, Gloribel working with expired certificate 04-18-25. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working properly inside men and women bathroom. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go plastic container being used to dispense sugar next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded and provided dispenser with handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles soiled with food debris throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with grease at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above fish and shrimp. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink at the front . Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the ice. Employee removed it.
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 at the front.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freeze interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled at the walk in cooler.
22-16-4
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed foods stored inside supermarkets bags in the reach in freezer. Employee used food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (72 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler, as per operator beans were cooked yesterday . Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (72 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler, as per operator beans were cooked yesterday . Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee tamales were cooked over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.
14-11-5
50
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine + 200 PPM. Employee changed and adjusted the chlorine 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container inside the salad.employee removed it.
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and also hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered all the foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping in the preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (46 F-cold hood) at the reach in cooler dra the grill. As per operator foods were placed at 3:00 pm. Operator placed ice on top to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a ice roll on (Pain relief medication) stored above preparation area. Operator removed it.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal bowl inside tha hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and shellfish not identified as raw on the menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the coolers at back room. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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 tomato sauce not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked 2 days ago. Employee was coached to date marked food. Also observed tamales inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at the preparation area not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a ice roll on (Pain relief medication) stored above preparation area. Operator removed it.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid broken at the coffee station.
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above 3 compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between preparation tables. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven door handle. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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 a plastic container used as scoop inside the sugar container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation table at the kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed nance beverage inside a gallon of milk. Operator was advised no to reuse those gallons.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the establishment. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified. Operator labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several plastic containers used as scoop inside different container. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
13
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant.
How does Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant most recently scored 16 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rinconcito Salvadoreno 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 Salvadoreno Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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