RINCON NICA RESTAURANT
4395 W 16 AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage above walk in cooler door at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage above walk in cooler door at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind stove at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Observed hole on the wall behind stove at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: No copy of latest inspection report available. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to three compartment sink compartment at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to three compartment sink compartment at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 53A-14-4
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answer how to calibrate thermometer and the internal cooking temperature of chicken. Coached certified food manager during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Observed certified food manager unable to answer how to calibrate thermometer and the internal cooking temperature of chicken. Coached certified food manager during inspection. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.