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RINCONCITO LATIN CAFE

9606 SW 72 ST SUNSET DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3361218
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8380478
DBPR license2319323

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on after changing duties. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with water only, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing for employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Carlos Reyes 10/19/2023 expired **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee hand wash sink on cooks line . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Malanga, cooked mushrooms, cilantro sauces,all held over 24 hrs not date marked . B. Opened container of whipping cream . **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks with mold and debris. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair over back prep area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line and prep area with deep grooves and cut marks no longer cleanable . **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink, coffee , stored on food prep table in kitchen, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cooks line with no hair restraints , corrected, employees placed hats on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen and prep ares cracked and broken . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer and on cooks line , employee removed foods during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled . **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.