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EL RINCONCITO RESTAURANT

13593 SW 248 ST, Homestead FL 33032 · 786.712.4813

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2333566
Grade history
AUG 23
MAY 24
SEP 24
NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored at bar area, operator stored properly during inspection.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator stored properly during inspection.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 24, 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 ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Provided form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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. Provided form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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. Observed training for Miriam Martinez expired.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the VIP bar, Manager clean it during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's bathroom at VIP side.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning

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.