RINCONCITO DE ALEX EL PAISA
13037 SW 112 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
38 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rib broth (110F – Cooling) on preparation table, as per operator over two hours. **Warning**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed operator not wash hands for proper amount of time. Operator was coached on proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over container of pealed potatoes in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai filets stored above cooked chicken on preparation table. Employee removed containers from preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw swai filets in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under utility sink next to reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed one live roach under preparation table by back door at kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (56F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to the left of steam table, As per operator more than 4 hours. Operator discarded cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (56F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to the left of steam table, As per operator more than 4 hours. Operator discarded cooked pork. Also observed tostones (71F – Cold Holding); raw swai (71F – Cold Holding) ); raw pork (56F – Cold Holding); on preparation table in kitchen, As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved everything into reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at steam table cooked chicken breast (112F – Hot Holding). Operator proceeded to reheat cooked chicken breast (146F – Reheating). Chicken did not reach minimum reheating temperature and operator proceeded to reheat cooked chicken breast (170F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steam table across from cook line cooked chicken breast (110F – Hot Holding); garbanzo soup (111F – Hot Holding); plantain soup (110F – Hot Holding),as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated plantain soup (165F – Reheating); cooked chicken breast (170F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washing their hands on 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper procedures. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at preparation table in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen to the right of three compartment sink with dirty utensils inside. Employee removed during time of inspection. Also observed at hand wash sink at front counter dirty utensils. Employee removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 25
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms of dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at reach in coolers throughout across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on preparation table container with drinking water. Employee removed during time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and bag stored on top of preparation table.employee removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch while preparing food during time of inspection. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food without hair restraint. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in kitchen by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cabbage container stored below prep table not at least 6 inches off the ground. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed swai fillets container stored on floor at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. Also observed plastic bottle of food coloring on floor at cook line. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under microwave in kitchen area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at cook line. **Warning**
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 on raw rice container next to reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked rice container at steam table. Operator removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table under cutting board wet wiping cloths. Employee removed during was coached on proper procedure. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of black grease and food debris in oven at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed container of drinking water in reach in freezer. Employee discarded container during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and shelves in reach in coolers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Observed at back door. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several dry wiping clothes throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked food containers not covered at reach in cooler. Employee covered during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw swai fillets on standing water at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several wet wiping clothes throughput kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:00 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.