RINCONCITO LATINO 8TH STREET INC
8488 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a thank you bag containing lemon coconut dessert. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Dry storage area: can of Black Flag spray stored on to to the stand up reach in cooler in front of the walk in freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over food grade bucket of sauce inside reach in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whip spread at (60F – Cold Holding) next to drink area and underneath food preparation area in kitchen. As per operator, placed there for about three hours. Operator removed and placed inside walk in freezer for cooling. Kitchen top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding); shredded pork (57F – Cold Holding) ; cream cheese (51F – Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 58-69F. As per operator, food was placed at kitchen top reach in cooler about two and a half hours ago. Operator placed service call and iced down containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray cans of WD-40 on top of food preparation area in back. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker for spray hose at 3 compartment sink.
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer near 3 compartment sink at 100+ppm. Operator discarded and placed new chlorine sanitizer in sanitizing bucket at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee mug inside hand wash sink in back preparation area. Observed employee washing rags at hand washing sink near back preparation area.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe menu in establishment in English and Spanish. Establishment offers on the menu eggs any style and beef any style to be desired temperature of the customer. Operator states that steak can be cooked at any temperature but the menu states "In this restaurant we only serve 100 percent cooked meat. Raw meat is not good for your health."
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several containers of salt, pepper, and other seasonings not labeled in dry storage area. Operator put correct labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No written Consumer Advisory in English. Observe menu in establishment in English and Spanish. Establishment offers on the menu eggs any style and beef any style to be desired temperature of the customer. Operator states that steak can be cooked at any temperature but the menu states "In this restaurant we only serve 100 percent cooked meat. Raw meat is not good for your health." Discussed with the operator and provided the Consumer Advisory in English. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 cooked pork inside walk in cooler with no date label. As per operator, pork was made two days ago. Operator put correct date label. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 17
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside egg mix in the walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard inside shelves of walk in cooler with bags of yuca and sweet plantains. Observed cardboard at dry storage area with coffee and seasonings stored on it.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler and glass double door reach in cooler by chest freezer in kitchen with ambient temperature 58-69F. Observed cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding); shredded pork (57F – Cold Holding) ; cream cheese (51F – Cold Holding)
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards with cut marks in cook line and food prep area no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of back preparation area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the food preparation area, cook line, dishwasher area, and walk in cooler underneath shelves.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in reach in chest freezer near food preparation area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on pipe above cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled right across cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler across food prep area with soiled gasket. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4Basic – Observed walk in freezer missing light bulb.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as shelf cover is torn in the kitchen across the steam table.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork legs not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside bucket not hung up to dry in storage area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board next to cook line.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in soap and chlorine sanitizer at the bar area. Operator discarded solution and put new chlorine sanitizer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.