Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RINCONCITO CUBANO #4

70 NW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3462135
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8773062
DBPR license2335201

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (as per chef cooked two hour ago) (93F – Cooling) stored at top of preparation table at kitchen area. Staff moved chicken into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef at kitchen line washing gloves and not changing it. Chef was coached on the correct procedures of hand washing. Chef removed gloves washed his hands and put a new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High 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 sweet potatoes (as per chef cooked an hour ago) (127F – Hot Holding), sweet plantains (as per chef cooked 2 hours ago) (128F – Hot Holding) at steam table kitchen area. Chef reheated the items sweet potato (178F – Hot Holding 2 nd temp); sweet plantains (169F – Hot Holding 2nd temp) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at hand-wash sink. Observed not soap at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. Staff refilled the soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored in between two cooling units at storage area. Staff removed cutting boards and requested staff to wash and sanitized it. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with marks of longer cleanable at different preparation tables at kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees jacket stored at kitchen over reach in freezer next to food preparation area.

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed concrete pitted surface at all kitchen area not easy to clean. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with cut pumpkin stored on the floor at kitchen preparation area. Staff relocated the bucket to a rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket at kitchen area and sandwich table.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not labeled with common name at shelf over salad station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:20 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
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.