RINCONCITO PERUANO
4644 PALM AVENUE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.364.4869
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table fish ceviche (55F - Cold Holding), placed out 30 minutes ago. Operator placed ceviche inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen and dining area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table by 3 compartment sink wiping cloth under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep tables, wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between uses uses.
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish containers stored over open container with cooked peppers, inside vertical cooler at kitchen. Operator stored raw fish in a different unit,, away from Ready to eat food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table fish ceviche (55F - Cold Holding), placed out 30 minutes ago. Operator placed ceviche inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
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 employee training expired for all employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen and dining area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside cooler handle touching ice. Operator stored scoop upwards
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table by 3 compartment sink wiping cloth under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep tables, wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between uses uses.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw frozen beef stored over open container with cheese sticks, inside reach in freezer. Operator stored raw beef on bottom shelf under cheese sticks.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. inside,oven cooked rice (118F - Hot Holding), according to cook placed in oven 1 hour ago, operator forgot to turn oven on. Operator turn oven on to reheat rice Second temperature 30 minutes after inside,oven cooked rice (168F - Reheating )
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked rice being cool inside reach in cooler covered cooked rice (88F - Cooling) according to manager cooked 90 minutes ago. Operator uncovered rice container and placed inside reach in freezer uncovered for 20 minutes, 2nd temperature cooked rice (60F - Cooling)
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on top of coolers not inverted.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers and utensils inside hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee moved items out of hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat (seco cabrito) prepared on Sunday no date labeled. Employee labeled food container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle inside dry rice. Employee discarded cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at kitchen torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice scoop buried. Employee stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at table next to rice cooker water at 80F Cook replaced water for utensils. Water150F
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee prepare food and change gloves without washing hands. Inspector instructed employee to wash their hands before putting on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over potato fries in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator discarded solution. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of rice in kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers and clean pans not inverted in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler across from three compartment sink torn.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of corn not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of limes stored on the floor at front counter next to ice machine. Also observed cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen area.
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 sugar at front counter coffee station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water at preparation table next to fryer.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored up right at register next to wine rack. Operator stored silverware properly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter coffee station.
Apr 23, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked e stored in a glass container, inside thank you bags, bag touching the eggs, inside reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggs, cooked goat (Seco de cabrito ) Prepared on Sunday 3 days ago no date labeled. Employee labaled food containers with preparation date.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen cardboard used to line shelf under preparation table at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at front area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a wrist watch while cooking.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with lemons and plastic containers with chicha morada stored on the floor by front counter. Manager put food items on top of soda crates, more than six inches above the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice scoop touching ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled by coffee station. Manager labeled. Sugar container.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink spray hose lower than the rim.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine at 3 compartment sink over 200 ppm Employee setup new sanitizer solution on 3 compartment sink Chlorine 100ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no using chlorine test kit after setting up 3 compartment sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining Unser prep table shelf at kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelves under preparation tables at kitchen rusted.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 89F on top of table by stove at kitchen. Cook put utensils on top of stove to heat up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers at kitchen not inverted. Employee inverted single serve containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen and under grill.
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