RINCONCITO BBQ LATINO
445 E OKEECHOBEE RD, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 38
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (38)
- 08A-17-6Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken container stored on top of raw fish filet on shelf at walk in cooler.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Natural minced garlic (71F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table. As per operator for over 4 hours. Stop sale issued.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Natural minced garlic (71F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table. As per operator for over 4 hours. Stop sale issued.
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice and beans (126F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit next to stove at kitchen area. Operator place chicken inside oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several ceiling tiles soiled next to hood system at kitchen area.
Basic
- 24-05-4RepeatCorrected on site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee washed and stored inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 24-14-4Corrected on site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean utensils stored between wall and three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee removed and washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 32-12-6Repeat
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 grooved cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic
- 12B-12-5Corrected on site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee cup with juice stored on shelf on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 24-08-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside metal containers under preparation table in front of dishwashing machine.
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gaskets torn in front of steam table at kitchen area. Also observed hot holding unit gaskets torn next to stove at kitchen area?
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil case stored on the floor at kitchen area. Operator stores properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 33-09-4
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed 1 bagged trash on the floor at dumpster enclosure.
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer in front of steam table at kitchen area. Also observed ice buildup inside chest freezers at storage area.
Basic
- 10-20-4Corrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on hot holding equipment handle next to stove at kitchen area. Operator washed them during inspection and stored inside clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside container at storage area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-04-4Repeat
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on shelf at kitchen area.
Basic
- 33-11-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster emailed to operator during inspection.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to steam table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered inside cold holding equipment all around kitchen area,
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet towel on top of preparation table not stored in sanitizing solution at kitchen area.
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic
- 22-02-4Repeat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chest freezer soiled with black mold liked substance in front of steam table at kitchen area. Also observed can opener blade soiled on top of table at storage area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Repeat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 53B-13-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Jose Ramos. As per operator working for 3 years.
Intermediate
- 22-20-5Repeat
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green mold liked substance inside ice machine interior at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 02C-02-5RepeatCorrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken container not date marked. As per operate prepared 2 days ago. Employee date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle inside oregano container and salt container. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-37-5Repeat
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water damage all around kitchen area.
Basic
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.