EL RINCONCITO LATINO

Name: EL RINCONCITO LATINO
Address: 10481 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 91.7

10481 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2325752

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91.7 Grade B / 100

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EL RINCONCITO LATINO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 11 minor.

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[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator corrected with a sharpie at time of inspection .
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use thongs handle on a rack next to steam table.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution in kitchen area and prep area next to lobby.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush used at coffee station.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands inside kitchen . Coached employee how to wash hand correctly.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors not maintained smooth inside kitchen area.

Warning Issued
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee wash hands at hand wash station and closed soiled faucet handle with bare hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in back prep area.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored on shelf above prep table. Operator discarded.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Silvia Fernandez and Jankiel Valdez with expired food training 04/01/25
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at front coffee station not labeled. Operator labeled immediately.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board at prep table in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded immediately.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg mix (48F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed item in ice bath for rapid cooling.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board in kitchen prep area not stored in sanitizing solution.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed back prep area with soiled ceiling tiles.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle and exterior soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of peeled plantains on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor.
[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. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside flour bin in dry storage area. Operator removed.

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