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EL RINCONCITO ARGENTINO BAKERY

1839 NE 185 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33179 · 786.543.8094

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334226
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Observed Raw shell eggs stored over potato salad in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to food.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor behind front counter. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Stand up reach in freezer: raw beef stored above Saran wrapped dough and red peppers. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food. Observed employee rearrange the reach in freezer by required cooking temperatures.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the cookline.
High priority/29-42-4
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Ware wash area: clean knife stored between the three compartment sink and the wall.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen area: double door reach in cooler gaskets torn/ripped and all stand up reach in coolers nearby the office.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over milk in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to foods in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Observed oranges not washed prior to preparation. Oranges are stored in the box they are delivered and transferred straight to juicer.
Basic/08B-39-4
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak being stored over various sauces in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce being stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of soup in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food being stored on floor behind front counter. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4
Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of diced tomatoes tomatoes.
High priority/08A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink behind front counter as a dump sink and to rinse utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Discussed and emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges being stored on floor behind front counter.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.