Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe has 11 inspections in the public record. Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed stored under the front counter at the front.
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a metal brush at the coffee station.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts inside reach in cooler at the dining area not date marked and multiple food inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.As per manager desserts and food were cooked on 1/8 and yesterday night.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from opened container in a food preparation at the front line. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee thermo stored on preparation table. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic oil container stored on the floor at the front line. Manager you removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the kitchen entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed croquettes stored inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area not covered. Also multiples food inside the walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in the kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not labeled in the kitchen area. Manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above reach in coolers by the front line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents soiled by the front line.
36-34-5
32
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen. Handles missing and replaced by cords as a handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets needing replacement at unit at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface/ unit located by kitchen entrance.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked Pork at walk in cooler uncovered. Manager covered the product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ox tail being thawed on shelf at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at walk-in cooler containers with chicken soup from previous day/ more than 24 hours without labels. Manager placed labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at walk in cooler 2.5lbs of swordfish filets and 5lbs of snapper filets thawed in ROP packages. Manager discarded products.
01B-13-4
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 at walk in cooler 2.5lbs of swordfish filets and 5lbs of snapper filets thawed in ROP packages. Manager discarded products.
06-09-1
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster missing lid at time of inspection.
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer across from office
14-69-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use containers used to store raw pork chunks located at the walk in cooler
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans at walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (45 F - Cold Holding); Fish (47 F - Cold Holding) , sprouts (47 F - Cold Holding ) , all inside walk in cooler for more than 6 hrs . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
41-15-5
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 spaghettis, cooked beef from yesterday 7/16 still at 46 F inside reach in cooler at the kitchen area. Also breakfast potatoes (70F - Cooling); cooked pasta (48 F - Cooling); cooked chicken (46 F - Cooling); chicken stock (48 F - Cooling); cooked pork (47 F - Cooling) for more than 6 hrs . **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked at the ware washing area. Employee moved the rack to grant access. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed missing comparison chart for chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-36-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee trainings are expired since 7/1/2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with chemical substance without label ( as per ,employee degreaser ). Employee labeled the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on prep tables. Employee moved them out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing jewelry while handling food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid used to cover bread container at the front. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dried chicken peas stored in a container without cover inside dry storage . **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shredded beef thawing at room temperature. Employee moved it to the cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.missing trash container at the front counter hand wash station . **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on the prep counter at the front. Employee moved it to inside sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed sanitizer container with mix solution detergent and sanitizer together Manager discarded the solution and fill it out with chlorine sanitizer . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the ware washing area . **Warning**
29-20-5
22
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, at cook line in front of the walk in cooler.
22-16-4
95
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a Can of red pepper dented in the middle. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw shell eggs and continued preparing and serving food without washing hands prior. Coached manager and employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed tomato sauce (57F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (55F - Cold Holding); pork tamales (46F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, manager stated the had received delivery in the morning and that the walk in cooler door was kept open for a long period of time. Recommended manager to keep the walk in cooler door closed and monitor the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored on top of the stove observed grits (101F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 2 hours, employee reheating the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. In a display glass fridge observed, créme burlee, rice pudding, flan, tres leches cake not labeled as specified by law. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located in the front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Employee printed and filled it up on site. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler in a container observed a bowl with no handle used to scoop cheese. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's stored Dink on preparation table located in front of the steam table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle broken, glass door reach in cooler located in the preparation area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located next to the walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
30
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cooked pork chunks in the walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered food on site. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Basic - Faucet/handles loose at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen handles loose.
29-09-4
82
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe.
How does Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe 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 Superlatinos Cafe 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 Superlatinos Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Superlatinos Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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