EL RINCONCITO LATINO
10481 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
39 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (54F – Cooling) stored in walk in cooler as per manager, beans were prepared on previous day.
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed water bottle stored in ice machine.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately three live flies flying in kitchen landing on cooked ground beef. Also observed approximately three to four live flies flying in the air in front dining area not landing. Also observed approximately two live flies flying in the air in dry storage room not landing where prep tables are located.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peppers stored in non food grade bags in walk in cooler.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in Non food grade containers.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over vegetables in walk in cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach walking in rice container in storage area.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed water bottle stored in ice machine. Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach walking in rice container in storage area. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately three live flies flying in kitchen landing on cooked ground beef.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (54F – Cooling) stored in walk in cooler as per manager, beans were prepared on previous day.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed interior of hot boxes in kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of single service containers stored blocking hand sink.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment uses chlorine no test kit available.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to prep area.
16-08-4Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Basic 25
16-07-4Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of mold like substance in three compartment sink.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stored in yellow rice with vegetables.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in walk in cooler.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water/ accumulation of grease. Observed through out kitchen area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed containers of ice stored under paper towel dispenser at server station exposed to splash from hand washing.
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed containers of raw pork, oxtail and pork stored in containers outside in back of building.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of plantains, potatoes and raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on floor in front of hand sink. Also observed single service containers stored exposed to splash.
14-17-4Basic – Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, raw chicken, raw fish, sliced ham and cheese all stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Also observed rice stored in storage area uncovered.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork, oxtail and pork loins thawing in standing water.
22-16-4Basic – Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in walk in cooler.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
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.