RINCON NICA RESTAURANT
4395 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice, and raw pork stored inside non food grade bags inside chest freezer and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at kitchen, changed task, when from preparing food, to clean table, Bach to food preparation, no gloves changed or hands washing observed. Send flyer regarding proper hand washing and glove use to the owner.
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted solution with water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned, cream, and cut cheese, according to employee sliced and portioned two days ago, no date labeled, at front display refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed beef soup prepared yesterday morning around 10:30 am according to cook , cooked tamales from 3 days ago also no date labeled, inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen towels. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled grease buildup.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen. Operator stored on shelf under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed frozen chicken thawing inside sink at ambient temperature. Operator turn cold water faucet to run on top of frozen chicken chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.