EL RINCONSITO DEL SABOR LLC
3418 W BAKER ST, Plant City FL 33563
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024018566 | Feb 5, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board on steam well stained
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple hands in bags of cooked beans, chicken stock and cooked meats in walk in cooler, not dated
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in kitchen, dish and dry storage areas that have exposed concrete, and broken floor tiles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease
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Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee bathroom door was open
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black debris on walls in kitchen
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bag holding raw fish in reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of double door rating cooler and back storage area soiled with debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooking line, not accessible. The hot water faucet was disconnected from hand sink. When attempting to turn on water, water would spray all over the kitchen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cook line dispenser
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and beans in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not dated
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked shrimp, raw beef, and raw fish thawing, but no temperature control. Manager placed items in cooler to thaw properly
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed a raw fish in same container as cooked shrimp in white reach in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cart. Employee moved
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser by cook line hand sink. Employee fixed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of sauces, cooked rice and cooked vegetables not dated in reach in cooler Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not dated
Food stored on floor. Buckets of peeled plantains stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line walls soiled with food debris
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas burners outside of hood system. Fire suppression system not properly installed for cooking equipment. Heads are pointed away from cooking equipment
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs over drinks in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Emailed handouts to manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by prep table and cart. Manager removed
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. In employee rest room. Instructed employee to have everyone use customer restrooms until employee restroom is fixed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce and cooked chicken in walk in cooler not dated
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas burners outside of hood system. Fire suppression system not properly installed for cooking equipment. Heads are pointed away from cooking equipment
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
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/. Mop sink moved to added back food storage area. Food storage coolers installed in back storage room. Two additional food prep tabled and coolers added on cook line. Also hand sink was removed from designated area and former mop sink was converted into a prep sink and hand washing sink installed to left Plan review sent deficiency letter on 1-23-2024
Dec 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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/. Mop sink moved to added back food storage area. Food storage coolers installed in back storage room. Two additional food prep tabled and coolers added on cook line. Also hand sink was removed from designated area and former mop sink was converted into a hand washing sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 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. Observed cook handle cut cabbage with bare hands while plating food. Manager spoke to employee and had them put gloves on
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw pork thawing in hand sink. Manager removed. Suggested adding a preparation sink.
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/. Mop sink moved to added back food storage area. Food storage coolers installed in back storage room. Two additional food prep tabled and coolers added on cook line. Also hand sink was removed from designated area and former mop sink was converted into a hand washing sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.