Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RINCON TOLTECA

4607 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502887
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8891752
DBPR license6805723

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (50F – Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice (50F – Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#12High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic containers used to store potatoes, onions, uncooked rice, and uncooked beans in the prep area.

#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in a container of uncooked beans in the prep kitchen. The operator discarded the container of beans in the dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach in a container of uncooked beans in the prep kitchen. The operator discarded the container of beans in the dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used for marinade in the kitchen. The operator discarded the brush. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked rice in the Bain Marie. The operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tiles in the dry storage area.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the prep kitchen area. Observed 8 dead roaches in the dry storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in a case of wine behind the bar. The operator cleaned and discarded the roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall in the prep kitchen.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep kitchen. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the glass door reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near bags of black beans in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together behind the front counter. The operator discarded the solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 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
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.