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EL RINCONCITO MEXICAN FOOD

2804 N ROOSEVELT BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3719121
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13757614
DBPR license5428490

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken milanesa over shredded chicken inside reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside glass door cooler flan (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pastor (pork) (48F – Cold Holding); raw chorizo (48F – Cold Holding); fresco cheese (49F – Cold Holding) sweet plantains (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed inside glass door cooler flan (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. Observed across cook line pico de gallo (49F – Cold Holding); shrimp ceviche (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator door is constantly opened at rush hour. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup on prep table next to fryers. Operator removed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from plumbing under triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cutting board at preparation station. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.