RINCON PORTENO
12214 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33184 · 305-225-7440
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed since 10/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishing open to the public with an expired license since 10/01/25.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glasses inside hand sink at washing area.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed inside both restrooms.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on cutting board at kitchen. Employee removed the bag.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside flip top cooler at kitchen.
Jul 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed since 10/01/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled across dish machine.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of grill at kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored under microwave on shelves across cook line. Operator removed the knives.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking water under hand sink at kitchen.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with pink mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen in disrepair
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between shelf and microwave at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood Filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood components heavily soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled behind oven at kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at front counter.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (123F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per manager for approximately 2 hrs. Manager turn heat up for reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with black mold like substance at kitchen. Also observed can opener soiled next to steam table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Triple sink is already set up. Also manager call for maintenance during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside flour container with handle in contact with product. Manager removed the scoop.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) thawing at room tempeture under grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label next to coffee machine.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 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 over raw beef inside cold drawers at cook line. Manager rearranged food products by cooking temperatures.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on preparation reach in cooler next to to cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand sink next to cook line. Manager provided the soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 missing floor tiles in front of cold drawers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer at front counter.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table next to cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both restrooms.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed sausage, vegetables inside walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic oil (89F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding) in preparation area, as per employee more than 4 hours, employee discarded during inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and lasagna not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions bag at walk in freezer floor, employee stored properly l
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at preparation area, employee removed.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 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. Provided form during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans inside hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked and portioned rice not date marked. As per employee over 24 hours, in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
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.