EL RINCONCITO LATINO CAFETERIA
9979 SW 142 AVE, Miami, FL, 33186
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker in hose bibb at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed no vacuum breaker in hose bibb at mop sink. **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door to the right of fryer station in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed oven door to the right of fryer station in disrepair. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door across from prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed gap at exterior door across from prep area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-17-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in prep area in front of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed cracked floor tiles in prep area in front of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 10-01-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 tongs on top of container of cut lemons across from steam table. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed tongs on top of container of cut lemons across from steam table. Operator removed tongs. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 05-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in coolers across from cook line with out ambient thermometer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed reach in coolers across from cook line without ambient thermometer. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at front counter. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 29-19-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on floor below dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed standing water on floor below dish machine. **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 rusted shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed soiled can opener in prep area. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed no soap at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
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 - - From initial inspection : 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 Didier, Manuel, Serafin, junior, working for longer than 60 days without certified training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed no proof of training for Didier, Manuel, Serafin, junior, working for longer than 60 days without certified training. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in cook line across from steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed grooved cutting board in cook line across from steam table. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 27-16-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in prep area across from walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in prep area across from walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed September 10, 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.