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RINCONCITO CUBANO CRIOLLO RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA

890 SW 87 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3487088
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8839105
DBPR license2332741

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over container of assorted desserts in walk in cooler. Operator moved container of dessert to a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (50F – Cold Holding); sliced pork (51F – Cold Holding); as per operator the door was kept open during rush hour. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside chest freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#17High 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 chicken empanadas (128F – Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (120F); cheese tequenos (120F – Hot Holding) in hotbox at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tres leches cake at front of establishment in standing reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator cake was made 02/15. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled in dishwasher area. Operator properly labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate in container of yellow rice at steam table in kitchen area.Operator removed plate during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles soiled with food residue in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging in food prep in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of yuca stored on the floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. Operator provided sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under handwashing sink at front counter. Operator stored sanitizer bucket properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of black beans uncovered in dry storage area. Also observed container of bread crumbs uncovered in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bread crumpled not labeled in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 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 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.