EL RINCONCITO CAFETERIA
2050 W 56 ST #33, Hialeah FL 33016 · (305)819-5590
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook change task, return to serve food, no gloves changed, no hand washing observed. Manager coached cook on proper hand washing and glove use. Cook washed hands and changed gloves.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands hands in a utility sink at kitchen.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed inside walk in cooler malanga cream (80F - Cooling) according to operator placed 90 minutes ago, Improper cooling method food container was covered. Operator uncovered malanga cream to continue cooling properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator put paper towels on dispenser.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact surfaces. Observed cardboard under cutting board boards. Operator removed cardboard.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed red at kitchen.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 6 containers with cooked Pork marked from 12-31-2025 passing the 7 days in the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 containers with cooked Pork marked from 12-31-2025, passing the 7 days in the walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding, flan and bread pudding located at front counter area, More than 24 hours not date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 03-22-2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked items in the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prepped raw churassco and raw marinated pork marked from 10/25 and 10/27 passing the 7 days in the walk in cooler. Stop sale issued. Operator threw away items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed prepped raw churassco and raw marinated pork marked from 10/25 and 10/27 passing the 7 days in the walk in cooler. Stop sale issued.
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. Observed some employees with expired certificate from 3/22/25, names are Javier, Calixto and Alvaro.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door kitchen reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Observed standing water in bottom of sandwich prep station reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at main kitchen eggs (69F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 4 hours, operator transferred it to reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the walk in cooler cardboard used as liner under tres leches cake, flan containers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled, at main kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with some grease buildup.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has some grease buildup, located at prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven door handles soiled, microwave door handle soiled.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at cook line. Employee relocated products.
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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at walk in freezer. Employee relocated products.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door at reach in cooler by hand sink at kitchen soiled. Employee clean equipment door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula/ knife behind equipment at dishwasher area. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled at kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted above steam table at kitchen. Employee inverted plates.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wet rag inside the sanitizer bucket.
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.