RINCONCITO SALVADORENO RESTAURANT
15924 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33177 · 786.573.0343
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
★ 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--2017052715 | Oct 25, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 22 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Manger reset Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing bread to serve to customers. No handwash. Manager coached employee.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 8 broken raw shell eggs at reach in cooler across cook line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee left kitchen and touched soiled door with gloves on and started packing bread to serve to customers. No gloves changed. Manager coached employee.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 8 broken raw shell eggs at reach in cooler across cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (80F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 45 minutes. Manager voluntarily discarded product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at cook line used to stored soiled dishes and wet wiping cloth.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager provided thermometer at the end of the inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwash sink near steam table in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white container with no handle used to dispense rice at steam table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and light cover at cook line soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards across cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee coffee cups and plantain at steam table in the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Manager stored water bottles properly.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above the triple sink. Observed hole in wall near exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of handwash sink soiled with food debris near the steam table. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across cook line soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle and pink container stored at beverages reach in cooler at front counter. Coach operator. Operator removed employee items.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths at cook line. Employee store wet wiping cloths properly.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at reparation line not identified by common name. Employee labeled container.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed box of onions being stored on the floor at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed food residue inside handwashing sink at cookline. Manager cleaned during inspection.
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 Rosario, Elizabeth, Ruth, Gloribel working with expired certificate 04-18-25.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working properly inside men and women bathroom. Manager discarded during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go plastic container being used to dispense sugar next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded and provided dispenser with handle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles soiled with food debris throughout kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with grease at cook line.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 chicken stored above fish and shrimp. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink at the front. Employee provided paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the ice. Employee removed 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 at the front.
Equipment in poor repair.observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled.
Reach-in freeze interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled at the walk in cooler.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed foods stored inside supermarkets bags in the reach in freezer. Employee used food grade bags.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (72 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler, as per operator beans were cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (72 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler, as per operator beans were cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee tamales were cooked over 24 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and hood filters soiled.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine + 200 PPM. Employee changed and adjusted the chlorine 100 PPM.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container inside the salad.employee removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and also hood filters soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered all the foods.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping in the preparation table. Employee removed them.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 28 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate19 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a ice roll on (Pain relief medication) stored above preparation area. Operator removed it.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (46 F-cold hood) at the reach in cooler dra the grill. As per operator foods were placed at 3:00 pm. Operator placed ice on top to bring temperature down.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal bowl inside tha hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and shellfish not identified as raw on the menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the coolers at back room. Operator provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked 2 days ago. Employee was coached to date marked food. Also observed tamales inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator 2 days ago.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several plastic containers used as scoop inside different container. Operator removed them.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 2022.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at the preparation area not longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a ice roll on (Pain relief medication) stored above preparation area. Operator removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid broken at the coffee station.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above 3 compartment sink
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between preparation tables. Operator removed them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven door handle. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the sugar container. Operator removed it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation table at the kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed nance beverage inside a gallon of milk. Operator was advised no to reuse those gallons.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the establishment. Operator removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified. Operator labeled the sugar.
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