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EL RINCONCITO COLOMBIANO

5653 JOHNSON ST, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954-367-2410

Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1621011
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked chicken (120-124F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned cooked beans and mushrooms in walk in freezer missing date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in bulk rice container. Employee removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom missing covered receptacle.
Basic/32-12-6
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rinse hands less than 10 seconds at hand wash sink after handling raw beef, instructed employee to rewash hands properly
High priority/12A-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked beans in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink outside of walk in cooler used as dump sink. Discussed with operator
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters/hood soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked empanadas stored in direct contact in plastic handle shopping bag in reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade bag
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans mix (119F - Hot Holding) being held on top of pans in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 81F. Operator discarded water, cleaned and sanitized utensils and moved to grill to be held above 135F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in storage room across from restrooms
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at shelf under prep table in kitchen
Basic/14-20-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked plantains in chest freezer stored uncovered. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2024 · Next unannounced Time Extended
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer hose leaking at control panel.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
High priority/22-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked sausage in 3 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged raw chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cold running water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1 tile above Walk in cooler in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Cases of raw fish stored above container of cooked rice in walk in freezer. 2) Bag of raw chicken stored above container of raw pork in walk in freezer Manager inverted.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked chicken (120-124F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled sugar container during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.