EL RINCONCITO LATINO
10481 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305.225.0200
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (112F - Hot Holding) at hot box at cafe area. As per manager in unit one half hour prior.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022021095 | May 25, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | $400 |
| 1--2016044886 | Aug 30, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg mix (60F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about half an hour. Operator began to reheat chicken to correct parameters.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near cook line blocked off by buckets. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label near bar area. Operator discarded.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards in coffee prep area and main kitchen prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone stored next to rack full of spices and seasonings. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed kitchen floor not smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of limes on floor. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the main cook line with soiled interior.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at main prep table. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of sugar with no label at coffee prep area. Operator labeled.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands inside kitchen. Coached employee how to wash hand correctly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator corrected with a sharpie at time of inspection.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush used at coffee station.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, and easily cleanable in food preparation area where walk in freezer is located.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards has cut marks and are no longer cleanable in prep station next to lobby and prep station next to oven.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors not maintained smooth inside kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use thongs handle on a rack next to steam table.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution in kitchen area and prep area next to lobby.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloths used inside kitchen area and prep area next to lobby.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored on shelf above prep table. Operator discarded.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee wash hands at hand wash station and closed soiled faucet handle with bare hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shelled eggs inside walk in cooler stored above cooked tamales. Operator removed tamales immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg mix (48F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed item in ice bath for rapid cooling.
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 Silvia Fernandez and Jankiel Valdez with expired food training 04/01/25
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle and exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed back prep area with soiled ceiling tiles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board at prep table in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded immediately.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of peeled plantains on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside flour bin in dry storage area. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board in kitchen prep area not stored in sanitizing solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at front coffee station not labeled. Operator labeled immediately.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside microwave soiled. Employee cleaned microwave.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed ice bin station condensation draining in a pan.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making sandwiches with no hair restraint. Employee put a hat.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of the walk in cooler. Employee dried floor
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of gallons of milk stored on the floor in the walk in cooler floor. Employee stored milk on shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a Gatorade bottle inside of the chest freezer. Manager discarded drink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area, dishwasher area.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee exit preparation room and then re-entered room and begin slicing cheese, no hand wash. Provided hand washing hand out to manager.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs then began handling cooked ham steak. Coached operator on proper procedure.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing knife at hand sink at preparation area, no sanitizer step. Manager coached employee and took knife to ware washing area.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (112F - Hot Holding) at hot box at cafe area. As per manager in unit one half hour prior.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen carrots stored in plastic to go bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cafe area. As per manager. Product was held at room temperature for less than one hour.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200 plus ppm located at preparation room. Manager diluted solution to 100ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing knife in hand sink at preparation room.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling at preparation room not smooth and non absorbent.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf over three compartment sink wet and not properly air dried. Coached employee on proper procedure.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back of the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in ice cream freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed Ham in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Swai fish tawing at room temperature. Coached operator on proper method.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at preparation room. Manager placed bucket on crate.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (108F - Cooling) at walk cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous night. Discussed proper cooling procedures with manager.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink. Manager removed hose from inside sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (108F - Cooling) at walk cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cafeteria. As per manager, product was left out at room temperature for less than 1 hour.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb above 3 compartment sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food storage shelves at storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed water pitchers stored underneath paper towel dispenser at server station. Employee removed pitchers.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cut plantains stored on floor at cook line. Manager placed container on crate.
Standing water on floor at walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed near 3 compartment sink at kitchen and dish machine.
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at dining area. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance near walk in freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and preparation areas. Observed cutting board in disrepair at cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of onions and sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager removed items from floor. Observed container of raw oxtail stored on floor near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked pork, empanadas, cut onions not covered at walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Repair technician arrived during inspection. Final reading, 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patties stored over lettuce at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (63F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at Cafeteria Area, as per manager for less than 2 hours. Manager took milk to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Observed pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) observed ice at cook line. As per manger, for approximately 2 hours. Employee added ice to surrounding container. Observed maduros (50F - Cold Holding) at room temperature underneath steam table. As per manger, for approximately 1 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (128F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at sandwich area as per manager less than 1 hour. Observed chicken empanada (125F) Hot Holding at warming cabinet at cafeteria area. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manger to reheat item to 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of fly spray and lotion stored on shelf with condiments at server's station. Manager removed items.
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.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed person in charge unaware of major allergens.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at dining area. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance near walk in freezer.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 60F at reach in cooler containing milk at cafeteria area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw snapper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Employee cut packages.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and preparation areas. Observed cutting board in disrepair at cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink and phone stored on cutting board at sandwich area. Manager removed items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler and ware washing area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of onions and sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager removed items from floor. Observed container of raw oxtail stored on floor near walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 119F at back preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor underneath hand sink at kitchen. Manager placed items on table.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked pork, empanadas, cut onions not covered at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw oxtail thawing in standing water near walk in cooler. Advised manager to take item to walk in cooler or place underneath cool, running water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.