Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine

4118 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine has five inspections in the public record. Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

02G

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Apr 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine.

How does Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine 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 Familiar Mexican Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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