Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL RINCONCITO CUBANO

134 S US HWY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32962

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3733164
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771657
DBPR license4105484

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – 3 bay sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading 200ppm++. Remade now 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over produce white cooler. Eggs moved to seperate **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. guava cheese pastry (112-124F – Hot Holding) 2 hours. Advised to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3 days ago **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sponges and utensils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee. Employee signed form **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate05-03-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

Basic 6

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Provided educated

#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:26 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
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.