EL RINCON LATINO RESTAURANT
5537 SHELDON RD STE Q, Tampa FL 33615
Last inspected Jul 31, 2023 · 3 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025989 | Apr 11, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2022006804 | Feb 7, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fished stored over cooked pork, cut potato and various ready to eat food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables surfaces soiled. Food containers storage shelves soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in 1 of 2 restrooms.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various poked items in large reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through dish area and kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Inspector helped operator to setup three compartment sink to sanitize manually, operator contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fished stored over cooked pork, cut potato and various ready to eat food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables surfaces soiled. Food containers storage shelves soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in 1 of 2 restrooms.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various poked items in large reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through dish area and kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Inspector helped operator to setup three compartment sink to sanitize manually, operator contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty food containers and cleaned three compartment sink, then returned to cook line and handled ready to eat food without hand wash. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fished stored over cooked pork, cut potato and various ready to eat food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables surfaces soiled. Food containers storage shelves soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling water in sanitizing bucket in handwash sink at front service area. Containers stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in 1 of 2 restrooms.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various poked items in large reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through dish area and kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.