Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RINCONCITO DE ALEX EL PAISA

13037 SW 112 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3635157
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10934091
DBPR license2319647

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at stand reach in freezer in kitchen raw chicken and beef stored over containers of plantains, fries and baked chicken. Employee began to reorganize freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table reach in cooler chorizo sausage links (56F – Cold Holding); pork sausage links (51F – Cold Holding). As per employee from the night before. Employee removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#18Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in kitchen area three compartment sink.

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at meat slicer.

#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter hand sink blocked by coffee mugs stored inside. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen area hand sink used at dump sink with evidence of rice remnants inside.

#22Intermediate51-10-4

Intermediate – Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. At time of inspection observed employee not allowing entry without supervisor present. Employee called owner and owner allowed entry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing reach in freezer units in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 20 seats with approximately 35 seat in total in establishment.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout front counter and kitchen.

#6Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, container of prepped yuca stored under sink uncovered/ exposed to hand wash splash.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter, 2 boxes of oranges stored on floor. Operator stored onto crates. Observed at kitchen area, plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter lower reach in freezer.

#9Basic10-01-5

Basic – 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 container of rice, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above prep table next to back exit door. Observed at front counter window above juice dispenser. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to bottom reach in cooler prep table across from cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at cook line metal shelf and shelf above steam table, tin foil torn.

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler next to steam table in kitchen.

#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter a container of sugar at coffee station left uncovered. Observed at steam table under spaced/grated storage shelf containers of soups, beans and ribs stored uncovered.

#15Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood components dirty with accumulated grease. Observed attached fan heavily soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.