EL RINCONCITO LATINO DORAL
7387 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33166 · 3054999494
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled cooked empanadas with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee returned from the restroom and washed his hands inside prep sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty container inside hand sink by the dishwasher machine. Employee moved out the container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical product without label at the ware washing area. Employee labeled the bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle to dispense the sauce. Plastic container was discarded.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean food containers with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the kitchen floor, and case of sweet potato fries on walk in cooler floor. Employee moved the food products to different shelves.
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 the salt.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stacked on cleaned containers. Employee removed the labels and washed them.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed first reach in cooler ( from left to right ) with standing water at the bottom. Reach in cooler is located in fro t of the fryer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt without label. Owner labeled the container.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution in the bucket ( service window) above 200 ppm. Employee added water to adjusted the concentration to 100 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel inside hand sink ware washing area. Employee moved it out.
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. Observed 1 missing employee reporting agreement for a new employee ( Richard Esposito ). Manager explained the agreement to the new employee and signed the form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop the cooked onions inside walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at the service window area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the hand sink located at the warewashing area. Employee restocked the station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan from Sunday 9/28 with not date marking inside dessert reach in cooler at the front.. Manager labeled the food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product ( degrease as per employee) inside the spray bottle. Manager labeled it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks without any mean to secure them. (Tanks on the side of the soda machine, underneath the hand sink)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup with water by the clean plates behind the microwave.Employee moved the cup and discarded the water.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath the dry store door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed kitchen floor with standing water,
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar no label at the sandwich station. Person in charge labeled the food.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee washed blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice inside hand sink by soda machine in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in dry storage. Operator labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside liquid egg container inside reach in cooler. Operator removed cup.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor.
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 salmon bags stored inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut all bags.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided hair nets for all employees.
Food stored on floor. Observed onion container stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed container from floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting boards on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towels.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield inside sandwich prep area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Operator covered container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Operator started to prepare fish.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning container unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 above raw pork. Employee inverted the products immediately.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quay test kit expired since 5/31/209.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to scoop seasoning at the prep area. Employee discarded the container.
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 commercially ROP fish almost thawed inside sealed bags. Employee opened all the bags.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed hog ham in plastic crate case stored on the walk in freezer floor. Employee moved it immediately.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer at the reach cooler located at the sandwicherie area.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 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 salmon inside reach in cooler under cook line. Operator stored products correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator sent blade to be cleaned.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked beef not date marked inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per Operator both meats were cooked last Saturday January 11th, 2025. Operator date marked containers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container in dry storage. Operator removed cup.
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 salmon bags inside reach in cooler under cook line. Operator cut bags.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal glasses stored on prep table inside prep area. Operator removed glasses.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer step in the middle of three compartment sink. Operator prepared three compartment sink correctly.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 70°F on steam table in kitchen. Operator removed water.
Stored food not covered. Observed bread pudding containers uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing at room temperature under prep table in kitchen. Operator placed meat in Walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chicken base container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf by employee restroom.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and handling clean container without changing gloves and washing hands. Employees were trained how to washed hands properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under shelf by employee restroom inside kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener inside meat prep area. Operator sent can opener to be washed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per Operator both meats were cooked last Saturday July 20th, 2024. Operator dated marked both containers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside ware washing area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on meat prep area floor. Operator removed cutting board from floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and back stored by prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed everything.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of bread stored on sandwich prep area. Operator removed bag from floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside delivery area window at front. Operator provided sign.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside sandwich prep area. Operator removed bucket from floor.
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf located by employee restroom inside kitchen.
Feb 5, 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
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled cooked empanadas with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish Machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep line Reach in cooler interior soiled.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 cooked chicken inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside meat prep area. Operator provided it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside dry storage. Operator labeled it.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with sanitizer in middle compartment. Operator set up three compartment sink correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside meat prep area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf over steam table.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and beef containers not covered inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Operator covered them.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
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.