RINCONCITO BBQ LATINO

Name: RINCONCITO BBQ LATINO
Address: 445 E OKEECHOBEE RD, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 28.9

445 E OKEECHOBEE RD, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2302678

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28.9 Grade F / 100

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RINCONCITO BBQ LATINO in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 28.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 55 total violations — 5 critical, 12 major, 38 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02D-01-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[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 rice inside container at storage area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster emailed to operator during inspection.
[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. Observed no proof of training for Jose Ramos. As per operator working for 3 years.
[12B-12-5] 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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen area.
[21-12-4] 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.
[14-01-5] 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.
[22-20-5] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[24-14-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered inside cold holding equipment all around kitchen area,
[36-34-5] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[14-11-5] 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?
[33-09-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.

Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed inside walk in cooler Salmon 36F thawing inside ROP bag.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a dozen eggs inside cabinet at ambient temperature at kitchen. Observed operator stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler uncovered container with raw chicken over uncovered container of raw fish
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing fan at kitchen dusty.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cook line not inverted.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not installed.(not water and not sewage connection).
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at women bathroom. Observed employee provided soap at handwash sink at women bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of prep area at kitchen. Observed employee removing phone from prep area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at kitchen splashed with food debris.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives between tri compartment sink and wall.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon defrosted inside ROP bags.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at kitchen cooking food with not hair restraint.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed absorbent ceiling in kitchen area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler container with cooked macaroni, according to operator prepared on Saturday not day labeled.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on top of grass behind building.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a kitchen towel used under cutting board.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance in the interior.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed vertical white reach in freezer ice buildup.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing with a metal scrubber inside.

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