RINCONCITO LATINO 8TH STREET INC
8488 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33144 · 786-703-5780
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022023895 | Mar 9, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over cut limes and cut onions in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork and cooked beef in 2 doors standing reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce stored in 2 doors standing reach in cooler no covered.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over ground garlic and boliche sauce in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Stored food not covered. Observed several cooked foods stored in walk in cooler not covered. During the inspection employee covered it.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); salsa criollo (53F - Cold Holding); raw burger (54F - Cold Holding), stored in 2 doors glass standing reach in cooler locate at cooking line. As per operator food was taken to the preparation area because employees were cleaning the reach in cooler. As per employee food was stored outside the the reach in cooler for less than 2 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork legs and cooked pork belly in the walk-in cooler held for over 24 hours without any date labeling. During the inspection, the employee labeled the items accordingly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. During inspection employee cleaned it.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler interior soiled, located near the hand sink at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 2 doors glass standing reach in cooler gaskets rusted, located at cooking line.
Stored food not covered. Observed Flan not covered while stored in the reach-in cooler located at the front counter. During the inspection employee covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Observed no form or kit on site. Inspector emailed form.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handler certificates expired 12-10-24
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door in men's restroom not self closing.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior screen door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer as well as walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster available. Inspector provided form via email.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted surfaces in all reach in coolers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in walk in cooler and freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside bucket. Operator hung mops for proper air drying.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat stored inside to go bags in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above mayonnaise. Operator moved bacon to other shelf. Observed breaded raw steak stored above cooked chicken in reach in across stove. Operator moved steak to bottom of cooler shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Dessert cooler in lobby: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); flan (46F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Under griddle: ham (60F - Cold Holding); tomatoes diced (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator moved to other cooler. Observed Dessert cooler in lobby: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); flan (46F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday.
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. Observed no form or kit on site. Inspector emailed form.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handler certificates expired 12-10-24
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door in men's restroom not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside bag flour in storage area. Operator removed cups.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler under griddle not keeping food cold. The following foods stored inside: ham (60F - Cold Holding); tomatoes diced (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator moved to other cooler. Observed dessert cooler in lobby not keeping food cold. The following foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); flan (46F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup stored on prep table where steam table is.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior screen door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer as well as walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster available. Inspector provided form via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler and freezer soiled. Observed outside of ice machine soiled with dust.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted surfaces in all reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed trays of fish in walk in freezer not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in walk in cooler and freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside bucket. Operator hung mops for proper air drying.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 container of Ropa vieja (46F/48F - Cooling) cooked and cooled prior day as per operator. Spoke to operator about stop sale, immediately tossed container.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of sweet roasted red pepper strips with dent in can, NEMCO. Net Wt 102 oz. Spoke to operator, going to call delivery to return can.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in raw beef over veggies
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of ground beef date marked 07/03 Observed picadillo date marked 07/01 Operator had cook toss both containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep station soiled and grooved with marks. Spoke to operator, cutting board was removed and replaced.
Food stored on floor. Observed crate of raw meat on floor. Spoke to operator and crate was moved off of floor Observed bucket of potatoes in water on floor in walk in cooler
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper hanging above prep table. Operator removed it from area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop standing inside of bucket, not hung to dry.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 chicken over cooked chicken, and cooked beef stored in reach in cooler located at cooking line. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at preparation area. Employee cleaned it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with seasoning inside stored on the floor at dry storage, located near walk in freezer. Employee removed item, and placed it correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
Observed Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation areas, and cooking line.
Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the coffee station.
Observed Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker for spray hose at 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards with cut marks in cook line and food prep area no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the food preparation area, cook line, dishwasher area, and walk in cooler underneath shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler across food prep area with soiled gasket.
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate17 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a thank you bag containing lemon coconut dessert. Operator discarded.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Dry storage area: can of Black Flag spray stored on to to the stand up reach in cooler in front of the walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over food grade bucket of sauce inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whip spread at (60F - Cold Holding) next to drink area and underneath food preparation area in kitchen. As per operator, placed there for about three hours. Operator removed and placed inside walk in freezer for cooling. Kitchen top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (57F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 58-69F. As per operator, food was placed at kitchen top reach in cooler about two and a half hours ago. Operator placed service call and iced down containers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray cans of WD-40 on top of food preparation area in back. Operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker for spray hose at 3 compartment sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer near 3 compartment sink at 100+ppm. Operator discarded and placed new chlorine sanitizer in sanitizing bucket at 50PPM.
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 to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee mug inside hand wash sink in back preparation area. Observed employee washing rags at hand washing sink near back preparation area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe menu in establishment in English and Spanish. Establishment offers on the menu eggs any style and beef any style to be desired temperature of the customer. Operator states that steak can be cooked at any temperature but the menu states "In this restaurant we only serve 100 percent cooked meat. Raw meat is not good for your health."
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several containers of salt, pepper, and other seasonings not labeled in dry storage area. Operator put correct labels.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No written Consumer Advisory in English. Observe menu in establishment in English and Spanish. Establishment offers on the menu eggs any style and beef any style to be desired temperature of the customer. Operator states that steak can be cooked at any temperature but the menu states "In this restaurant we only serve 100 percent cooked meat. Raw meat is not good for your health." Discussed with the operator and provided the Consumer Advisory in English.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside walk in cooler with no date label. As per operator, pork was made two days ago. Operator put correct date label.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside egg mix in the walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard inside shelves of walk in cooler with bags of yuca and sweet plantains. Observed cardboard at dry storage area with coffee and seasonings stored on it.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler and glass double door reach in cooler by chest freezer in kitchen with ambient temperature 58-69F. Observed cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (57F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards with cut marks in cook line and food prep area no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of back preparation area. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the food preparation area, cook line, dishwasher area, and walk in cooler underneath shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in reach in chest freezer near food preparation area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on pipe above cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled right across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler across food prep area with soiled gasket.
Observed walk in freezer missing light bulb.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as shelf cover is torn in the kitchen across the steam table.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork legs not covered inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside bucket not hung up to dry in storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board next to cook line.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in soap and chlorine sanitizer at the bar area. Operator discarded solution and put new chlorine sanitizer.
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