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EL RINCONCITO CUBANO

134 S US HWY 1, Vero Beach FL 32962 · 772.205.1676

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 2 visits since December 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105484
Grade history
DEC 25
JUL 26
Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. guava cheese pastry (112-124F - Hot Holding) 2 hours. Advised to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
3 bay sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading 200ppm++. Remade now 100ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over produce white cooler. Eggs moved to seperate
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. guava cheese pastry (112-124F - Hot Holding) 2 hours. Advised to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3 days ago
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 11 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sponges and utensils. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. 1 employee. Employee signed form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Intermediate/05-03-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Provided educated
Basic/08B-49-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator needs test strips for chlorine
Intermediate/16-36-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-37-5

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.