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RESTAURANT RINCONE LATINO

180 NW 183 ST #121 · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3321976
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341229
DBPR license2330080

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula and tongs in standing water of 107F, operator turned on stoved. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/23. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Operator placed new. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ellen Peña with an expired food manager certificate.

Basic 12

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. In the back prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the lobby.

#4Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the last reach in freezer in the kitchen.

#6Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer with exposed insulation in the kitchen.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood in the kitchen with accumulated grease. Observed all gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler and reach in freezers.

#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers in the kitchen with rusted shelves.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior in the kitchen soiled.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor in the front door to the kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink in the kitchen, under stove and under the steam table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.