Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL RINCONCITO LATINO

10481 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3375042
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8446946
DBPR license2325752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (108F – Cooling) at walk cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous night. Discussed proper cooling procedures with manager.

#8High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink. Manager removed hose from inside sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High 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 beans (108F – Cooling) at walk cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous night.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cafeteria. As per manager, product was left out at room temperature for less than 1 hour.

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb above 3 compartment sink.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food storage shelves at storage area.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen.

#3Basic24-28-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed water pitchers stored underneath paper towel dispenser at server station. Employee removed pitchers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cut plantains stored on floor at cook line. Manager placed container on crate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed near 3 compartment sink at kitchen and dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.