RINCON CARIBENO CAFE
7143 N WATERWAY DR, Miami FL 33155 · (786) 715-4090
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken and rice at 57° F. As per pic food was cooked before 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf racks in dry storage area used to stored canned goods and bags of food with rusted shelves.
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 food handler certification for Loida Martinez expired 05/10/2026.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with degreaser with no label stored next to cleaning station. Operator labeled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near office with rusted shelves.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust accumulation on shelves used to store pots and pans.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile near three compartment sink in disrepair.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 cooked pork (47 F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager food was cooked around 3:00 AM. This morning.Stop sale was issued.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside supermarkets bags stored in the reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked ground beef inside the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (47 F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager food was cooked at 3:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food not date marked inside the walk in cooler. As per manager food was cooked over 24 hours ago.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed 4 reach in coolers/freezers stored in the dry storage. Ceiling needs to be installed above equipments.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside the walk in cooler.
Mar 11, 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
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed a drainage tube from AC above 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance under the 3 compartment sink.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 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 (106 F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. As per pic employee works from midnight to 6:00 am every day.stop sale was issued.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed different foods stored inside supermarket bags in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked sweet potatoes in the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (106 F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. As per pic employee works from midnight to 6:00 am every day. Stop sale was issued.Also Observed cooked chicken and rice at 57° F. As per pic food was cooked before 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken and rice at 57° F. As per pic food was cooked before 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed more than 20 lbs if cooked beans stored inside a plastic bucket inside the walk in cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open beverage stored inside the walk in cooler with food to be served to customers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed an opened bean can reuse with marinate sauce inside the walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pasta inside walk in cooler not covered.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed a drainage tube from AC above 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance under the 3 compartment sink.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at storage area missing vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal spatula stored inside hand sink at preparation area. Manager removed item.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed at dry storage area.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificates missing date of birth.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cutting board cracked at storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.