RINCONCITO PAISA 1 RESTAURANT
15108 SW 72 ST, Miami FL 33193 · 786.218.8783
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid on site.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs stored directly on top of semi-cooked pork belly in the reach-in cooler across sauté station. Operator moved the raw shell eggs to the bottom.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw fish stored on top of ready-to-eat empanadas and bread inside the reach-in freezer. The operator began reordering the storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw, marinated chicken stored on the shelf above raw, marinated pork and beef inside reach in cooler across dishwasher machine.
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, unpackaged chicken stored on top of raw, unpackaged beef inside the reach-in freezer.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed, unlabeled, house-marinated raw pork, beef, and chicken inside reach in cooler across dishwasher machine. Operator stated that was marinated today and started adding labels to all containers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non-smooth, absorbent ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at exit kitchen back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several tiles in disrepair inside kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping clothes under green cutting board on prep table next to chest reach in freezer located inside kitchen area.
Observed standing water on the bottom shelf of the prep table where dry cans are stored.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of empanadas uncovered inside reach in freezer next to dishwasher machine. Also observed a container of uncovered raw beef on the bottom of reach in cooler across dishwasher machine. Operator covered container with a lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes inside hand wash sink located across sauté station.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen, prep and warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer next to three compartment sink at warewashing area soiled with debris.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pork belly (46F - Cooling) at cook line reach in cooler, as per chef prepared the day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pork belly (46F - Cooling) at cook line reach in cooler, as per chef prepared the day prior.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen, prep and warewashing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly with a reading of 0ppm.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door at rear of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at prep area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer next to three compartment sink at warewashing area soiled with debris.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents soiled in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair throughout entire establishment.
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 32 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority10 Intermediate18 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. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chicken (67F - Cooling); Beef (60F - Cooling); Cheese (70F - Cooling); Blood Sausage (70F - Cooling). As per operator, they were prepared around 10pm the previous day.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine reaching 0ppm. Instructed employees to discontinue use until machine is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over bread in reach in freezer. Also observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chicken (67F - Cooling); Beef (60F - Cooling); Cheese (70F - Cooling); Blood Sausage (70F - Cooling). As per operator, they were prepared around 10pm the previous day.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of correct sanitizer concentration. Also observed employee unaware of thermometer calibration.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored inside handwash sink near three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees working without food manager present.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reaching 77F after running continuously for 5 minutes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Employees replenished.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hahdwash sink near three compartment sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted above three compartment sink in back of kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice cooked Saturday without date mark in reach in cooler near back exit door.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reaching 77F after running continuously for 5 minutes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in chicken bast in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents soiled in kitchen.
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 not keeping food at appropriate temperatures. All food in reach in cooler reaching 60F of above. As per operator, the food has been in the reach in cooler since 10pm last night. Stop Sale Issued.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in back of kitchen near exit door. Observed 1 dead roach in under reach in freezer door in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed entire kitchen floor covered with standing water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair throughout entire establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of plantains stored on floor in back of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and three compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer handle in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching beans.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with grease in kitchen across from stove.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwash sink near three compartment sink.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reaching 75F after running continuously for 5 minutes.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease and old food debris throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout entire establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of oil stored on stove without label in kitchen.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 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 rice (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per cook, less than 1 hour. Advised cook to reheat product to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice and bean containers soiled with old food debris at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at ware washing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at ware washing area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not non absorbent at warehouses washing, cook line and front counter areas.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor in front of reach in cooler across from warehouse washing area. Cook discarded dead roaches.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line and near mop sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans lid in disrepair at cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of plastic chicken base container soiled with black substance at reach in cooler across from dish machine.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. In the ice machine at front counter observed a bottle of soda stored inside the ice. Employee discarded ice on site.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored oven raw pork.
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. In the upright walk in cooler observed raw pork over cheese tequeños not all commercially packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from the oven at cook line observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); as per cook food was placed in cooler less than 3 hours ago, employee removed food items to be rapidly cool in the walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with beef not stored 6 inches off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at cook line with old grease accumulation.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in freezer interior soiled, located across the three compartment sink.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid on site.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over onions in the walk in cooler.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container stored in the hand wash sink at front counter, employee removed it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Hernan Franco,Cergio Chavez, working for over 60 days with no proof of training.
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. Sent operator the form.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in freezer interior soiled, located across the three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, cooked ribs stored in the walk in cooler not covered.
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.