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EL RINCONCITO LATINO CAFETERIA

9979 SW 142 AVE, Miami, FL, 33186

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
October 14, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
22
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (22)

  • 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

    High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored on thank you bag reach in freezer. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08A-17-6CriticalCorrected on site

    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 stored over a bucket with raw goat. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    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 on ice bath, pooled eggs (75F - Cold Holding)placed 2 hours ago according to to manager, Operator added ice to pooled eggs container for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 03B-01-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    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 under steamer, boiled plantains (125F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (125F - Hot Holding), placed 40 minutes ago, operator reheated on stove, second temperature 20 minutes after, boiled plantains (166F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (165F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 29-34-4CriticalRepeat

    Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at 3 compartment sink and cook line. **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 29-42-4CriticalRepeat

    Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 12A-17-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. Employee washed hands and put gloves on.

    High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 09-01-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.

    High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ham and bread with bare hands. Manager coached employee on proper rte food using utensils and hands with gloves properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 29-46-4Critical

    Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap.

    High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed at 3 compartment sink sink.

    High Priority

  • 29-49-6Repeat

    Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

    Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on sandwich prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 22-02-4Repeat

    Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener soiled.

    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 31B-03-4Repeat

    No soap provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on remote storage no soap on hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 23-24-4Corrected on site

    Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

    Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed coolers at kitchen handles soiled. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 41-17-4

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle containing degreaser no labaled.

    Intermediate

  • 24-05-4Corrected 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 pots and pans not inverted. Operator inverted pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-09-4Repeat

    Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on sandwich prep tables grooved. **Repeat Violation**

    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 on reach in freezer at coffee station.

    Basic

  • 31B-04-4

    No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen and remote storage hand sinks

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    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 gaskets on coolers, prep tables, soiled,

    Basic

  • 29-08-4

    Plumbing system in disrepair.

    Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water handle in disrepair.

    Basic

  • 22-16-4Repeat

    Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

    Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen soiled interior on big reaching coolers. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 14-33-4Repeat

    Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves on reach in coolers rusted 3 doors across from stove. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.