RINCON GUATEMALTECO
708 MLK BLVD, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-374-2739
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hallway near restrooms. Operator eliminated,cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016048558 | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 | $400 |
| 3--2016017221 | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odors from moth balls used in restroom.
Apr 25, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked soup in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup and multiple items in reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back storage area.
Stored food not covered. Cut leafy greens, raw pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Apr 24, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked soup in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings in corner near bulk mixer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup and multiple items in reach in coolers.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in storage room near reach in freezer. 4 dead roaches on floor near Boldgetti bulk oven. 1 dead roach near small bulk mixer. 1 dead next to cabinet at front counter area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back storage area.
Stored food not covered. Cut leafy greens, raw pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Apr 23, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee put raw fish in plastic bags without gloves. Then without washing hands picked up garlic cloves. Inspector spoke with operator about proper handwashing procedures.
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 cutting carrots without gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked soup in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hallway near restrooms. Operator eliminated,cleaned and sanitized area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings in corner near bulk mixer.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee emptied dirty dishes in trash can then touched clean plate to put raw fish on it. Employee did not wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl and plastic bags in Handwash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup and multiple items in reach in coolers.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in storage room near reach in freezer. 4 dead roaches on floor near Boldgetti bulk oven. 1 dead roach near small bulk mixer. 1 dead next to cabinet at front counter area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back storage area.
Stored food not covered. Cut leafy greens, raw pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 flipping tortilla with bare hands. Employee discarded tortilla.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken stored overtop plantain instead double door refrigerator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored overtop food preparation table by ovens in side kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
May 9, 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored I er tamales and cut leafy greens in tall silver reach-in-cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed operators reusing sour cream containers for other food storage v
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection 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 stored over raw beef in silver 2 door reach-in-cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over potatoes and onions in reach-in-cooler. Raw shelled eggs over dairy foods in bakery area reach-in-cooler
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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 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 Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.