RINCONCITO LATINO CAFE & RESTAURANT
12899 SW 42 ST, Miami FL 33175 · 305.606.9323
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At front counter under the flat grill observed raw chicken over raw beef.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021030534 | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $800 |
| 1--2020056078 | Oct 28, 2020 | Feb 17, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), advised manager to start utilizing 3 compartment sink.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); pancakes mix (52F - Cold Holding) inside RIC, as per manager for 30 minutes prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to steam table.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at unit next to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, and cooked pork inside walk in freezer not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink in disrepair.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the establishment. Coach manager. Observed multiple times soiled wet wiping cloth in used by cook at flat grill and the cook at back kitchen.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 pack of fish already thawed in commercially packaged with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (57F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cut ham (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F) at reach in cooler under flat grill. As per cook for less than 2 hours. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); swai (46F - ColdHolding) under flat grill reach in cooler. As per cook for less than 1 hours. Manager placed products in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White rice (126F-Hot Holding)under steam table across cook line. Cook reheated White rice (169F- reheating).
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 ambient temperature at reach in cooler under flat grill 61F.
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 3 pack of fish already thawed in commercially packaged with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink in disrepair.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in the cafeteria area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler near flat grill soiled with food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the establishment. Coach manager. Observed multiple times soiled wet wiping cloth in used by cook at flat grill and the cook at back kitchen.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef on top in use container with limes. Inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker attached to hose bib next to back door. Manager provided vacuum breaker during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and seasoning not labeled behind oven. Manager labeled properly during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef not date marked inside walk in cooler. As per manager less than more than 24 hours. Manager dated properly during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of oranges on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food behind back preparation table. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee clean hands with wiping cloth that was on the prep table, the continued to prep food without washing hands in between.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw fish stored over cheese. Operator rearranged food.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed dishwasher go from dirty to clean dish without washing hand in between.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the steam table cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding), as per operator food was put in the steam table, and was left out of temperature less than3 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers on fraying shelves above the 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with washed vegetables stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between prep tables at cook line. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 98F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the upright reach in freezer located at cook line with some soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on the preparation table at cook line. Operator removed it.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed it.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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 yellow rice (122F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded pork (131F - Hot Holding) inside hot box next to 3 compartment sink. As per operator for approximately 1 hour prior, operator turned the hot box to a higher temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area across from dishwasher machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside yellow rice inside hot box by 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers by 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed black beans stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over carrots at walk in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at ambient temperature near dishwasher area, manager stated that raw eggs were stored at ambient temperature at about 80F longer than 4 hours. Employee discussed raw eggs on site.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at ambient temperature near dishwasher area, manager stated that raw eggs were stored at ambient temperature at about 80F longer than 4 hours. Employee discussed raw eggs on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per manager for approximately 1 hour.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three component sink sanitizer above 150 ppm, manager instructed employee to add water and lower sanitizer solution.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area across from dishwasher machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside rice container at cook line.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed utensils in standing water stored on the floor at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks with no hair restraints cooking and preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and cooked beef on floor at walk in freezer. Observed milk containers and sauces containers stored on floor at walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 100F on floor at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled with old food debris at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small storage shelf across from the ovens at preparation area soiled with old grease buildup.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plastic bowls stored next to hand washing sink at front counter exposed to splash.
Jan 3, 2024□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At front counter under the flat grill observed raw chicken over raw beef.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Behind the kitchen observed a small addition with overhead protection and walls, in this area observed a reach in freezer, a food storage shelves and a storage and a preparation table.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator gasket torn, observed in the reach in cooler against the wall by the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in the cook line.
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.