Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RINCONCITO DE ALEX EL PAISA

13037 SW 112 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3448235
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737262
DBPR license2319647

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#15High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored inside of thank bag at steam table. Operator changed the bag to a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over vegetables salad and empanadas at reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork stored over sweet plantains at reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High 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 ground beef (112 F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored over ice machine. Operator relocated the sanitizer bucket to the bottom part of a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get Triple Sink (Chlorine 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100 ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deserts not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator was received two days ago.

#23Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at coffee station.

#24Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed deserts rice with milk not labeled as specified by law at reach in cooler front counter.

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside of flour container under preparation table. Operator discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door soiled.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and pans not inverted stored on floor next to mop sink.

#4Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and pans stored on floor next to mop sink.

#5Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed two open containers with juice on preparation table. As per operator employee beverage.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with vegetables stored on floor u dear preparation table.

#7Basic10-04-5

Basic – In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed the utensils inside of containers stored on floor. Operator moved the utensils to the steam table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 88°F on floor. Operator moved the utensils to the steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#10Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over preparation table next to exit door kitchen area.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven heavy accumulation of black substance.

#12Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

#13Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair at the back of the kitchen.

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels at cutting board preparation table. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)

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