RINCONCITO LATIN CAFE
9606 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-86-1High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner. Observed raw pork chops stored on top of soiled non food grade towel at cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over condensed milk inside walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (50F – Cold Holding); diced ham (51F – Cold Holding) at ice bath across from cook line. As per operator for one hour. Advised operator to add more ice to ice bath. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed diced ham (50F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F – Cold Holding); sausage (50F – Cold Holding); at ice bath across from cook line. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork chops (94F – Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (120F – Hot Holding); white rice (128F – Hot Holding); black beans and rice (125F – Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. Observed croquetas (112F – Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed croquetas (110F – Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter. Observed no food stored inside steam table at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at hose Bibb missing vacuum breaker near back door. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside container of rice at cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine near back door, not in use. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 120F at steam table front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed heavy grease buildup underneath grill at cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At reach in freezer in back area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
21-10-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled towels stored on prep table next to flat top. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet towels stored on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:22 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.