Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RESTAURANTE EL RINCON DEL SABOR

1528-1532 NE 8TH ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3788852
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13948960
DBPR license2326141

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beans inside reach in freezer. Operator removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cheese inside reach in cooler at prep area. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese, chicharron and beans mix (54F – Cold Holding); chicharron mix (49F – Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeeze bottle and sponge inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off on sink at kitchen and men's room. Operator shut on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed stove oven door in poor repair.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on hallway to back exit.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from triple sink faucet at front counter. Also observed at kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.