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RINCONCITO LATIN CAFE

9606 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3489040
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844989
DBPR license2319323

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate15 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 1

#16High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink chlorine 200+ppm, operator diluted solution with water. Final concentration chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator cleaned blade **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved. 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/. Observed establishment with walk in freezer, walk in cooler, white chest freezer, reach in cooler used for drinks, dishmachine and triple sink, prep area, reach in coolers on cook line, steam table, two ice machines, sandwich prep area and coffee station at front counter. Observed new second bar area station with three compartment sink, ice bin equipment, reach in cooler and hand wash sink. New mop sink installed in back storage area.

#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen area, operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Observed spray bottle containing lime juice not labeled on cook line, operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in coolers soiled at cook line in kitchen

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed nonabsorbent ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and dishwashing areas

#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates stored in a dirty shelf located in the runner area.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven not in use in back storage area

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door in back by walk in cooler

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath kitchen equipments.

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles on cook line

#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine by front counter, operator removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line, operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 114F on flat top grill

#11Basic21-04-4

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

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line

#13Basic42-01-4

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

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on counter on cook line and sandwich station

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not labeled in dry storage area near oven, and containers of wheat and sugar not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled products **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.