EL RINCONCITO RESTAURANT & BAR
5600 BUTLER NATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32812 · 3052198002
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 small live roach at the hand wash sink front area by the hot buffet. Next day call back per supervisor Randy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017059265 | Oct 16, 2017 | Feb 13, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live small flying insects one by front area and 2 at the back of the house by the 3 compartment sink. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at the reach-in cooler. Operator switch it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All the cooked food at the walk-in cooler cooked 72 hours ago no date marked.
damage to wall. Next to walk-in cooler door.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at the soda machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
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. Fish raw at the walk-in cooler left to thawed still frozen that's why I didn't stop sale and manager pull it out of the bag completely.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach-in cooler,walk-in freezer door and bottom of make table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door. Operator close it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach-in cooler the 2 door one.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler the 2 door one.
Dec 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over empanadas at the walk-in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at the walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Empanadas (pizza-Queso-polo) dated 12-1-2025 Operator stated was 12-10-25 not 1 just miss written that's why I didn't stop sale.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added 2 big buffet without a plan review per supervisor Randy 60 day warning.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach-in cooler the 2 door one.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go flan didn't label.
Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stainless to go pan not inverted stored by the storage area back of the house.
Stored food not covered. Reach-in freezer next to fryer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler the 2 door one.
Dec 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over empanadas at the walk-in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at the walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Empanadas (pizza-Queso-polo) dated 12-1-2025 Operator stated was 12-10-25 not 1 just miss written that's why I didn't stop sale.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 small live roach at the hand wash sink front area by the hot buffet. Next day call back per supervisor Randy.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added 2 big buffet without a plan review per supervisor Randy 60 day warning.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach-in cooler the 2 door one.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go flan didn't label.
Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stainless to go pan not inverted stored by the storage area back of the house.
Stored food not covered. Reach-in freezer next to fryer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler the 2 door one.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed clean peeled onion stored direct on unclean shelves bottom of make table. Operator discarded it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham and cheese labeled as 8-26 operator stated that's prepared early morning and forget to change the label.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of drinks stored on cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the one door reach-in cooler and the reach-in 2 door cooler the one have the plantain.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken container used to stored floor at the reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil. Bottom table kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Reach-in freezer the one next the fryer all the food not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink faucet leak the one next to the 3 compartment sink.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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 stored on top of raw pork at the walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink the one facing the walk-in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink the one facing the walk-in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches at the employee hand sink the one facing the grill next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it to the trash.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee cup stored at the reach-in cooler back area. Operator removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler,bottom of make table.
Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer back of the house. Operator covered it.
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with welcome bag used at walk-in freezer to stored beef.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelf.
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with welcome bag used at walk-in freezer to stored beef.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored top of yucca at the reach-in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored on top of raw pork at the walk-in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roaches under the grill. Operator killed it. Per supervisor Randy hicks next day call back required.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with Big tray of bread dough.operator moved it.
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. Emailed to operator and he get it sign while I'm conducting my inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator change the battery.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate and bowls storage area back of the house.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphones stored at prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs stored At the stove hands.
Light not functioning. 6 burn top of the 3 compartment sink. 2 burn by the hoods.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. The reach-in cooler the one facing the make table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The top of drawer cooler under the grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelf.
Stored food not covered. At reach-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the employee hand sink the one facing the walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+++ Operator change it second checked 200 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no label.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas stored at the reach-freezer in welcome bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken stored on top of raw beef at the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw shrimp at the walk-in freezer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Soft eggs at the breakfast menu.
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 to operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelets.
Light not functioning. Two light burn at the hoods.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout establishment.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Peeled plantains stored inside cleaned chlorine sanitizer bucket and cleaned detergent bucket in walk in cooler.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.For flans kept on black reach in cooler at dining room.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Missing light shield over prep sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No sign at hand sink by three bay sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer, racks in back of restaurant.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Cleaned lettuce stored inside supermarket bag.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Peeled plantains stored inside cleaned chlorine sanitizer bucket and cleaned detergent bucket in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Liquid eggs kept on overnight reach in cooler by cook line with temperature of 57F, butter kept on reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 58F, bacon kept in reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 59F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 57F, butter 58F, bacon 59F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Food dumped in hand sink by three bay sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Over easy eggs on breakfast menu.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.No consumer advisory for over easy eggs and steaks.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.For flans kept on black reach in cooler at dining room.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Missing light shield over prep sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No sign at hand sink by three bay sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer, racks in back of restaurant.
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