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RINCONCITO LATINO CAFE & RESTAURANT

12899 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3393412
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8506936
DBPR license2323247

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate9 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 5

#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over carrots at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at ambient temperature near dishwasher area, manager stated that raw eggs were stored at ambient temperature at about 80F longer than 4 hours. Employee discussed raw eggs on site. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at ambient temperature near dishwasher area, manager stated that raw eggs were stored at ambient temperature at about 80F longer than 4 hours. Employee discussed raw eggs on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F – Cold Holding); cheese (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per manager for approximately 1 hour. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three component sink sanitizer above 150 ppm, manager instructed employee to add water and lower sanitizer solution. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area across from dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside rice container at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed utensils in standing water stored on the floor at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks with no hair restraints cooking and preparing food. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and cooked beef on floor at walk in freezer. Observed milk containers and sauces containers stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 100F on floor at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled with old food debris at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small storage shelf across from the ovens at preparation area soiled with old grease buildup. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic25-22-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plastic bowls stored next to hand washing sink at front counter exposed to splash. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:23 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
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.