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 dateFebruary 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3498162
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8876009
DBPR license2319647

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High 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 10ppm) at front counter bar area. Operator added sanitizer to the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High 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 beef stored over plantains in standing reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mayonnaise in standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink in kitchen area. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed arepas (82F – Cold Holding) on prep table next to steam table. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved arepas to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer the proper way to calibrate the thermometer. Discussed thermometer calibration with manager. Thermometers calibrated Inspector 32 Operator 32. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside containers of chick peas, lentils, and flour. Operator removed the bowl from the containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles to standing reach in cooler and freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table in kitchen area.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage stored on prep table in kitchen area.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee cell phones and bag stored on prep table across from three compartment sink in kitchen area.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor at the entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 82F at entrance to kitchen.

#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board on prep table in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above prep table next to back exit door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to bottom reach in cooler prep table across from cook line soiled.

#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen area. Operator moved pork to reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood components dirty with accumulated grease. Also observed attached fan heavily soiled at kitchen.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at prep table across from cook line. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:42 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
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.