RINCONCITO COLOMBIANO
481 N SR 434 STE 1010, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 4079518127
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese empanadas; (125F - Hot Holding) in hot box at front counter stored. Less than 4hrs. Per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F also discussed putting on time plan
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015004011 | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 26, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Pork, and tamalas, in plastic grocery bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw Chicken over several ready to eat items in reach cooler -Raw pork over tamales in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese empanadas; (125F - Hot Holding) in hot box at front counter stored. Less than 4hrs. Per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F also discussed putting on time plan
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen full of dishes. Operator removed
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No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in kitchen and back storage area have water damage. Operator is waiting for repairs
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone on slicer. Operator removed -Phone on clean plate. Operator removed phone and moved plate to be washed
Equipment in poor repair. -Hood filters -Chest freezer lid torn
Light not functioning. Out under hood due to warer damage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover over hand sink
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -container with raw chicken sitting on container of cooked rice in kitchen reach in cooler. Employee relocated chicken to bottom shelf.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine greater than 100ppm operator added more water to sanitizer sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic container in beans, no handle.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. -discussed proper steps of warewashing with operator, provided handout to post.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of debris on burner stoves.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -displayed license expired in 2024.
Mar 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -displayed license expired in 2024.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on wall in kitchen. -1 dead roach in ice buildup at opening of bench freezer in storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -bench freezer in storage room.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw pork belly (chicharones) above bread in white refrigerator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of Shout on shelf with bulk dry goods.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -displayed license expired in 2024.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on wall in kitchen. -1 dead roach in ice buildup at opening of bench freezer in storage room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on bag of dry beans by back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -bench freezer in storage room.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle in product in sugar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -mold-like build up on 2 door reach in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls soiled behind 3 compartment sink, prep sink, glass door cooler. Hole in wall above 3 compartment sink. Wall in disrepair by back door.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoon in hand wash sink.
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. -missing for newest employee. Sent copy in Spanish to operator to read and sign.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -eggs served soft cooked, sent to operator to print and post.
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezers in storage room in disrepair. Torn gaskets, cracked plastic.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on oven door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burner stove has extreme build up of grease and food debris.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -operator arrived with chlorine bleach during inspection.
Food stored on floor. -bags of flour and corn starch on floor in storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burner stove has build up of black debris.
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. -per operator, documents are at home.
Sep 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. -per operator, documents are at home.
Sep 5, 2023Warning 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer/refrigerator - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef above ham in reach-in freezer. -bowl of cracked eggs above bread in reach-in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -per operator, document is at home.
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. -per operator, documents are at home.
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. -per operator, documents are at home.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot running water at kitchen or bathroom hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -scoop with no handle in bulk dry goods.
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.