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EL RINCONCITO LATINO

6741 SW 24 ST SUITE 16 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3354043
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8460726
DBPR license2324681

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F – Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Shredded beef 46F; Creole sauce 50F all cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous day. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 cooked ground beef (53F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F – Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Shredded beef 46F; Creole sauce 50F all cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous day. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (53F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler near ware washing area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Advised manger to remove excess product from containers. Observed cooked shredded beef (50F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (54F – Cold Holding); cooked clam (50F – Cold Holding); lobster tail (52F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F – Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. As per manager items were placed inside unit less than 2 hours prior. Observed flan (45F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter dessert area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Observed raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); churrasco (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, for 30 minutes. Employee placed bags of ice over products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Observed raw churrasco at 48F Cold holding at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Advised employee to add ice to bag placed on top to completely cover product. Observed raw beef at 41F; raw swai 43F all cold holding at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Observed cut lettuce at 43F; cut tomatoes 42F all cold holding at flip top reach in cooler near ware washing area. Observed flan at 43F; creme brule 43F all cold holding at standing reach in cooler at front counter. Observed Creole sauce at 38F Cold Holding; cooked mixed vegetables 48F Cooling **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of flan and cooked beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. as per manager, items were prepared on previous days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed container of flan and cooked beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. as per manager, items were prepared on previous days. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door unable to completely close at front counter area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door unable to completely close at front counter area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen. Employees removed debris. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen. Employees removed debris. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen and in front of office. Observed floor tile cracked in front of flat top grill. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen and in front of office. Observed floor tile cracked in front of flat top grill. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall at storage area across from reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall at storage area across from reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked ground beef, soup, empanadas and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed containers of cooked ground beef, soup, empanadas and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-50-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic25-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
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
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

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