Taqueria El Rinconcito

307 Mountain Dr, Destin, FL 32541
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria El Rinconcito appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Destin restaurants, the typical score is 90; Taqueria El Rinconcito is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/24 License renewal completed during the inspection. 6/1/25 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
86
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23 Renewal completed during the inspection. 6/1/24 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink . Hand wash sink partially obstructed by cash register portable table . Items removed during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Enclosed unlicensed seating area observed containing TCS Flan pie located in upright glass door reach in cooler, TCS Salsa and cheese sauce and non TCS condiments served from a condiment bar located inside the enclosed seating area . Chest freezer containing frozen packaged ice cream bars located in the same area. Food items removed during the inspection. Discussion conducted with operators reference licensing requirements for the enclosed seating area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-37-4
74
Feb 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Rinconcito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Rinconcito on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Rinconcito?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Rinconcito.

How does Taqueria El Rinconcito compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Taqueria El Rinconcito most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Taqueria El Rinconcito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Rinconcito have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Rinconcito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taqueria El Rinconcito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Rinconcito is inspected around two times per year on average.