EL RINCON MEXICANO
4109 SR 574, Plant City FL 33567 · (813)754-0620
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies folding around kitchen landing on dirty dishes and prep. 2 live flies in dining room table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017021055 | Apr 11, 2017 | Jun 19, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies folding around kitchen landing on dirty dishes and prep. 2 live flies in dining room table.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed could go bags and storing raw meats in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating. Manager renewed license and is current to 2-1-2027
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes in walk in cooler not dated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front bar hand sink. Manager replaced hand washing sign at sink.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left make line cooler: cooked carrots (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed by prep table where oyster opener and slicer is
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive debris built up on slicer handle and size knob
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
Stored food not covered. Pan of sauces in reach in cooler not covered
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
Stored food not covered. Pan of sauces in reach in cooler not covered
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had strainer with food debris. Employee cleared.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to find.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee put roll at hand sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, and server area
Mar 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has outdoor storage shed with walk in cooler and freezer, ice machine, and food and single service storage
Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has outdoor storage shed with walk in cooler and freezer, ice machine, and food and single service storage
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine next to meat slicer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle
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.