RINCONCITO CUBANO OF KENDALL
12061 SW 117 AVE, Miami FL 33186 · 305.238.4440
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 40 seats throughout establishment when only licensed for 20 seats.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed hood filter soiled over frying area.
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above cooked pork in reach in cooler at prep area. Operator stored raw beef below cooked pork.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature across from cook line. Operator placed shelled eggs in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours, in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator stored ham in walk in unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (85F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (127F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours in shelf below stove in cook area. Observed mashed potato (86F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours, at steam table. Operator reheated cooked chicken (167F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (167F -Hot Holding); mashed potato (165F - Hot Holding).
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard box used to line containers of seasoning above reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed cardboard during time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers above three compartment sink not inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in toast preparation without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed pumpkin stored on floor. Operator stored 6 inches off of the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife and tongs in between grill and preparation table at sandwich station.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above preparation table at kitchen across from cook line. Observed bug zapper at preparation table at service window. Operator removed bug zapper.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed hood filter soiled over frying area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table at front counter. Operator stored 6 inches above the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored raw black beans without cover.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and chicken bouillon seasonings with out label. Across from cook line.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked black beans. Cook removed and stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw pork belly. Cook removed and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler containers of cooked ground beef, black beans, sliced hams, cooked rice, shredded chicken and pork not date marked. As per cook were made the day before.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front counter in a container of sugar.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 40 seats throughout establishment when only licensed for 20 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter a box of oranges stored on floor. Operator removed and stored on lower shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on side of three compartment sink at front counter. Operator washed and sanitized tongs and stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at cook line in a container of salt and in a large container of rice.
Stored food not covered. Observed throughout establishment containers of sugar at front counter, tray of plantain chips at top shelf cook line and a container of sugar at kitchen area uncovered. Cook placed covers onto all.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of chicken bullion and salt not labeled in dry storage area.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over washed vegetables in white chest reach in freezer located in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler preparation table across from cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator placed ice bags for rapid cooling. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator began to move lettuce to bottom reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discard sanitizer solution in hand washing sink at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of chicken bouillon in dry storage area. Operator removed the bowl during inspection. Also observed bowl in container of marinade in walk in cooler. Operator removed the bowl.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 3 clean pans stored on floor across from dishwasher. Operator moved pans to dishwasher area to be cleaned and stored properly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting board on preparation table across from cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal water bottles stored on front counter preparation table. Operator segregated items and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints in kitchen area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 40 seats throughout establishment when only licensed for 20 seats.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on side of three compartment sink at front counter. Operator washed and sanitized tongs and stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container of sugar with utensil handle touching in dry storage area. Operator stored utensil properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw beef not covered in walk in cooler. Also observed container of dry beans in dry storage area uncovered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of chicken bullion not labeled in dry storage area.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door blocked.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over tamales at reach in freezer located inside of the walk in cooler. And raw beef and raw chicken stored over French fries at reach in freezer located at front counter. Operator started to relocate the products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oxtail and raw pork stored over potatoes at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products properly.
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 and raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer front counter. Operator started to relocate the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (52 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler sandwiches station. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator started to send the product to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed malanga cream (117 F - Hot Holding) and chicken soup (111 F - Hot Holding) at stove and oven. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the oven to be reheated.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator put water to get 100 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts flans not properly date marked at reach in cooler dining area. As per operator was made two days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle inside of the salt container. And single service container without handle inside of the pooled eggs.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish bearing a label inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. Operator cut the individual packages.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with garlic and container with raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice. Operator removed the handle.
Stored food not covered. Observed tequenos, and stuffed potatoes not covered at reach in freezer front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed some wet wiping towels on cutting boards at preparation area.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tequenos raw breaded chicken breast stored in cardboard boxes located in the standing reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork located in the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded chicken breast stored above potato fries located in the standing reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box; empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); croquettes (128F - Hot Holding)operator adjusted thermostat for increased heat.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed for the tequenos,raw breaded chicken breast located in the standing reach in freezer.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below 3 compartment sink.
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 above raw beef vegetables located in the walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking utensils stored in the kitchen unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
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 for Hector I, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bulk black beans bin cover broken and in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the raw seafood unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bin.
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