Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL RINCONCITO LATINO CAFETERIA

9979 SW 142 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331866844

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3637059
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10937326
DBPR license2320049

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (57F – Cooling) inside triple door reach in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Observed roasted pork (49F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs.

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside cooler drawers at cook line. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked eggs and then kept engaging in food preparation without taking gloves off and wash hands. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (57F – Cooling) inside triple door reach in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Observed roasted pork (49F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting g board across cook line. Observed white cutting board on prep table next to ovens.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80F next to steam table. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen. Observed at storage area. Observed at service window. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep table across cook line. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 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
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.