RINCONCITO LATINO MIXTO
2502 NW 10TH AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 305-633-8096
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 38 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority5 Intermediate26 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 38 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from another side of kitchen to front counter to get ice in a container without wash hands at front counter.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing cups at hand sink not sanitized at front counter. Employee took all cups to kitchen to wash properly.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pupusas and dough stored on trays inside Nonfood-grade bags stored inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked beef at reach in cooler by cook line.
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked raw shell eggs across cook line reach in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing task from cook line, to prep area, cleaning station with same gloves. Coached employee to discarded gloves and wash hands properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 salmon and raw fish pargo at reach in cooler 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. As per employee day prior.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board across cook line soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cups at hand sink front counter. Observed a sponge at hand sink front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts at front counter cooler, tiramisu,tres leches, flan and arroz con leche not dated. As per manager prepared a day prior. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken not dated at walk in cooler. As per employee two days prior. Employee started dating containers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine by front counter.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all vents soiled throughout the establishment.
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 salmon and raw fish pargo at reach in cooler 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. As per employee day prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by ware washing area under steamer shelves.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee at front counter by coffee machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by back exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by ware washing area and cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled under shelves by storage room. Observed floor heavily soiled with accumulation of grease under cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer by front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice by ice machine outside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Across cook line.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by front counter by coffee machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. Observed reach in cooler drawers under cook line soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee plastic bottle beverage stored inside reach in cooler front counter by dining. Manager removed.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed back exit screen door torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler across cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and cooked beef not covered at reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Employee covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall rusted by three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by storage room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet cloths stored on top of reach in freezer by front counter.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Obser a wet cloths stored soiled at cook line under grilled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar container not labeled by walk in cooler entrance. Employee labeled.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled stored next to reach in freezer.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with salt and seasoning labeled as specified by law. Operator placed label.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fettuccine at reach in cooler located at kitchen not label, Observed cooked pork, rice and beans, beef soup and black beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Operator placed label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled throughout establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, rice and beans, beef soup and black beans not covered at walk in cooler. Operator covered items.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 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 beef over raw fish at reach in cooler near hand sink at kitchen. Observed raw chicken over raw steak at reach in cooler near hand sink at kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked oxtail and vaca frita held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler near hand sink. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle of reach in freezer in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between reach in coolers across cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe several red and green cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with broken door handle and torn gasket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen floor tiles cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior located in back prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves near cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 Sandro, Joel, and others with expired employee training.
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 salmon being thawed inside reach in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging as per packaging instructions. Operator removed products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe several red and green cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with broken door handle and torn gasket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen floor tiles cracked.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on fire exhaust system.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath green cutting board at prep table. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior located in back prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves near cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and in use containers with seasonings with no labels at cook line.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across prep table torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 125F. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan at prep station soiled. Observed reach in cooler near prep station with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation near cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt and squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled.
May 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers: raw chicken 56F, raw beef 36F, cooked potatoes 54F, per manager approximately 3 hours. Items moved to freezer at time of inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered pan of Rice cooling from 6:30am 55F at 9:20, down to 54F at 10:05. Improper rate of cooling. Operator transferred rice to shallow pans and left uncovered for cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink at bar to fill pitcher. Drain line from coffee machine drains into bar handwash sink.
Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface. Oil/lubricant leaking on under side of mixer head.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on walk-in cooler shelves. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler gasket. Residue/debris on clean dish shelf by dish machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers: raw chicken 56F, raw beef 36F, cooked potatoes 54F, per manager approximately 3 hours. Items moved to freezer at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold shelf: grits 122F, oatmeal 112F, per manager approximately 3hours. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered pan of Rice cooling from 6:30am 55F at 9:20, down to 54F at 10:05. Improper rate of cooling. Operator transferred rice to shallow pans and left uncovered for cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink at bar to fill pitcher. Drain line from coffee machine drains into bar handwash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. ServSafe observed for Sandro Ruiz certificate number 23500871 and Jose Alfaro certificate number 23500873 appear to be falsified
Food stored outside. Observed onions, potatoes, plantains, lemon juice, mojo sauce, and vinegar outside back door. Per manager, items delivered this morning, no evidence of contamination observed. Items moved inside during inspection.
Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface. Oil/lubricant leaking on under side of mixer head.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on walk-in cooler shelves. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler gasket. Residue/debris on clean dish shelf by dish machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line hand wash sink. Door between kitchen and dining area soiled.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Provided form to operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tile soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler cover lid broken across the cook line. Observed reach in cooler not working. Digital thermometer reads 52F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and cracked tiles in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan near three compartment sink soiled. Observed hood system filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls near cook line soiled.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bin of raw pork over cooked lafe moros inside walk in cooler. Operator moved products in correct order.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chimichurri (76F - Cold Holding) near front window counter in kitchen. As per operator, product was taken out of cooler about 4 hours ago. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (56F - Cold Holding); lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator, products have been there for about two hours. Operator moved products to another reach in cooler. Observed chimichurri (76F - Cold Holding) near front service window in kitchen. As per operator, product was taken out of cooler about four hours ago. Operator discarded chimichurri.
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.
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. Provided form to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed outside ice machine with soiled interior. Observed inside ice machine near coffee bar with soiled interior.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tile soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler cover lid broken across the cook line. Observed reach in cooler not working. Digital thermometer reads 52F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and cracked tiles in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan near three compartment sink soiled. Observed hood system filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves.
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic bin of raw pork not covered inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls near cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three containers with salt and seasonings not labeled in back prep area.
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