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RINCONCITO PAISA RESTAURANT

12823 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330138
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349395
DBPR license2320789

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler located in front of the preparation table observed raw chicken stored above raw fish.

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mix veggies (48F – Cold Holding), in Reach in cooler next to the fryers, as per cook stored in this cooler for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded food onsite.

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#18Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#19Intermediate11-26-1

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. Employee reporting agreement provided to owner.

#20Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Denias Sanchez, Juan F chica, Veronica Velazquez.

Basic 14

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease and soiled buildup on the reach in cooler door handle, reach in cooler located next to the fryers.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken, reach in cooler located next to the fryers.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the dishwasher machine and cooking equipments in the kitchen

#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. In the steam table scoop handle touching the cooked rice.

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has old food accumulation.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sugar container exterior soiled, Sugar container located underneath the preparation table in the cook line area, observed small burner soiled with heavy grease accumulation.

#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer located in front of the oven in the cook line.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in front of the oven in the cook line.

#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler located in front of the preparation table in the cook lune area.

#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, raw fish fillets thawing in standing water on the preparation table in the kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS 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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.