RINCONCITO LATINO 8TH STREET INC
8488 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat stored inside to go bags in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above mayonnaise. Operator moved bacon to other shelf. Observed breaded raw steak stored above cooked chicken in reach in across stove. Operator moved steak to bottom of cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Dessert cooler in lobby: rice pudding (46F – Cold Holding); flan (46F – Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Under griddle: ham (60F – Cold Holding); tomatoes diced (61F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator moved to other cooler. Observed Dessert cooler in lobby: rice pudding (46F – Cold Holding); flan (46F – Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit on site. Inspector emailed form. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handler certificates expired 12-10-24 **Warning**
Basic 12
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door in men's restroom not self closing. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside bag flour in storage area. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler under griddle not keeping food cold. The following foods stored inside: ham (60F – Cold Holding); tomatoes diced (61F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator moved to other cooler. Observed dessert cooler in lobby not keeping food cold. The following foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F – Cold Holding); flan (46F – Cold Holding); bread pudding (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were prepared Saturday. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup stored on prep table where steam table is. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior screen door. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer as well as walk in freezer. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster available. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler and freezer soiled. Observed outside of ice machine soiled with dust. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted surfaces in all reach in coolers. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed trays of fish in walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside bucket. Operator hung mops for proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:56 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.