Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL RINCONCITO LATINO

10481 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3704383
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13742860
DBPR license2325752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg mix (60F – Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127F – Hot Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about half an hour. Operator began to reheat chicken to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near cook line blocked off by buckets. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label near bar area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle soiled.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards in coffee prep area and main kitchen prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone stored next to rack full of spices and seasonings. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.

#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed kitchen floor not smooth and durable.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of limes on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the main cook line with soiled interior.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at main prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of sugar with no label at coffee prep area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 9:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.