EL RINCONCITO LATINO
10481 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored on shelf above prep table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee wash hands at hand wash station and closed soiled faucet handle with bare hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shelled eggs inside walk in cooler stored above cooked tamales. Operator removed tamales immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg mix (48F – Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed item in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 Silvia Fernandez and Jankiel Valdez with expired food training 04/01/25
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle and exterior soiled.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed back prep area with soiled ceiling tiles.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board at prep table in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of peeled plantains on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – 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 flour inside flour bin in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in back prep area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board in kitchen prep area not stored in sanitizing solution.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at front coffee station not labeled. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:40 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.