EL RINCONCITO LATINO RESTAURANT CAFETERIA
15500 -04 SW 72ND ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm. Talked to operator to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink with chlorine solution was set up.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees changing task and not washing hands inside kitchen area.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored next to cutting board at the back prep table.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with dirty dishes next to three compartment sink.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser not working next to three compartment sink.
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic pint containers used as a scoop inside liquid egg in reach in cooler next to hot table and inside tomato sauce inside reach in cooler next to microwave.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all white cutting boards inside kitchen area with cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean equipment stored in a rack next to exit door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of clean potato, carrots stored on floor on walk in cooler and also observed a bucket of malanga on the floor inside kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to mop sink inside kitchen area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed greasy handles and soiled inside both microwaves inside kitchen area.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged/in disrepair on top of prep table inside kitchen area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing bloody water at reach in cooler under microwave.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler ground beef in a hotel pan uncovered.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several soiled wiping clothes inside kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping clothes on top of prep table inside kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:28 AM.
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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.