RINCON NICA RESTAURANT
4395 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
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 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meats stored on thank you bags on chest freezer at kitchen area.
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 stored above raw steak on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) operator diluted solution. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed only chlorine test strips available.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter,operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at front counter.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, chicken soup and chicken stew prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at kitchen area. Operator removed.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled with food debris handles on unit next to 3 compartment sink.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on unit next to 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bananas stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly.
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 sugar container at dry storage area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit next to 3 compartment sink.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of standing freezer at kitchen area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food containers not covered inside reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:21 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.