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EL RINCONCITO PAISA #4

9700 SW 24 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3414249
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8583729
DBPR license2320186

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#14High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed pot without sanitizing. Coached employee and employee began to set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel used as liner in bowl with cilantro. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plantains stored inside of thank you bag at reach in cooler in kitchen area, manager voluntarily discarded products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Observed employee handle soiled equipment and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled cooking pot and then began handling clean containers, no hand wash. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice inside of reach in freezer at storage area, manager relocated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of reach in cooler in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork belly (115F – Hot Holding) as per manager for less than 30 mins. Discussed using time as public health control with manager. Observed rice (130F – Hot Holding) as per manager for one hour, advised manager to stir product to distribute heat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#21Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed faucet removed from hand sink in ware wash area. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed faucet removed from hand sink in ware wash area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed hole inside of microwave in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed yuca stored on floor inside walk in freezer, manager picked up the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor under shelves inside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside water 111F at prep area, manager moved water to be reheated **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer located inside of reach in cooler at kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink in women's bathroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic16-23-4

Basic – Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic38-04-4

Basic – Observed ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler at front counter rusted. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of single use can of olives inside reach in cooler at dry storage area **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain near mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored inside of sanitizer bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, rice, and beans not labeled in dry storage area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.