Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation)
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation), the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food separated and protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Savannah average 91, so Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed Water leaking from water pipe into multiple buckets due to unfinished repair. RCA:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
95
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Observed oysters in reach in cooler with no shell stock tag attached. Facility wasn't able to produce any historical shell stock tag. RCA: 511-6-1.04(3)(k) - Molluscan Shellfish, Maintaining Identity (Pf) (k) Molluscan Shellfish, Maintaining Identification. 1. Except as specified under paragraphs 3.(ii) of this subsection, molluscan shellfish tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. 2. The date when the last molluscan shellfish from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. 3. The identity of the source of molluscan shellfish that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining product tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag label, or invoice as sp...
511-6-1.04(3)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler in kitchen not table to close fully. Observed chef-base drawer on main cook line unable to close easily due to top drawer leaning down. Observed chef's knife with broken tip in active use. RCA: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed small leak coming from 2 compartment sink faucet nose which held together by latex glove. RCA: All equipment shall remain in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed sealant of concrete floors through facility peeling and no longer non-absorbent. Observed falling ceiling tile in dry storage above dry food items. RCA:511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed inadequate lighting in back of kitchen specifically dry storage area. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwas...
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed drink pitchers being used as a scoop laying within a sauce and inside bags of salt in dry storage. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use cup being used as food scoop laying inside of sugar bin. RCA: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. RCA: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - Kitchenware and Tableware, Single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (C)
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil used as shelf liner in walk-in cooler and in dry storage area. RCA: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened raw crab, snow crab legs, and fish stored in freezer chest between packages of french fries. RCA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and cooked ready-to-eat food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In reach in stand-up cooler, observed oysters, raw shrimp, and raw octopus stored over salsa and raw bacon over bread which was over shelled eggs and next to RTE chicken. In reach in cooler under prep top cooler, observed chicken stored over beef and ground beef stored over steak. In walk-in cooler, observed raw pork loins, sausage, bacon, and ground beef in open containers stored in a bin together and leaking on to each other. CA: PIC discarded contaminated meat from the walk-in cooler. PIC advised to separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and cooked ready-to-eat food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in bar area without paper towels. RCA: Each handwashing sink shall be equipped with paper towels and soap.
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bin of house made hot sauce, raw oysters, and raw octopus stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler. Observed uncovered salsa on the floor of the walk-in cooler. CA: PIC put covers on all the unprotected food. RCA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on floors throughout the facility, on the floors in the dry good storage room, and below equipment. RCA: A thorough cleaning of the facility is recommended and a schedule should be made to ensure that cleaning of hard to reach areas are cleaned at a frequency to prevent a build-up of debris and food.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed drain at floor of three-compartment sink not properly draining with water flowing on the floor and potentially creating a backflow at the air break into the three-compartment sink. RCA: Facility shall be maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have a plumber clean out the drain to facilitate better flow of water and prevent any potential backflow.
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Jun 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation)?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation).
How does Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) compare to other restaurants in Savannah?
Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Savannah average of 91.
Has Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) 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 Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Latino (Base of Operation) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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