RINCONCITO DE ALEX EL PAISA

Name: RINCONCITO DE ALEX EL PAISA
Address: 13037 SW 112 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US
Rating: 71.1

13037 SW 112 ST, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2319647

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71.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RINCONCITO DE ALEX EL PAISA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 4, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 8 critical, 11 major, 51 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in kitchen by three compartment sink.
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed at back door.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cabbage container stored below prep table not at least 6 inches off the ground.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to steam table.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms of dining area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at cook line.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at reach in coolers throughout across from three compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at preparation table in kitchen.

Administrative complaint recommended
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw swai fillets on standing water at kitchen area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at reach in coolers throughout across from three compartment sink.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to steam table.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms of dining area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor throughout kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and bag stored on top of preparation table.employee removed during time of inspection.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on preparation table container with drinking water. Employee removed during time of inspection
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed at back door.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at preparation table in kitchen.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washing their hands on 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper procedures.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several wet wiping clothes throughput kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to the left of steam table, As per operator more than 4 hours. Operator discarded cooked pork. Also observed tostones (71F - Cold Holding); raw swai (71F - Cold Holding) ); raw pork (56F - Cold Holding); on preparation table in kitchen, As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved everything into reach in cooler.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed operator not wash hands for proper amount of time. Operator was coached on proper hand washing procedures.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at cook line.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food without hair restraint.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed container of drinking water in reach in freezer. Employee discarded container during time of inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers throughout kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen to the right of three compartment sink with dirty utensils inside. Employee removed during time of inspection. Also observed at hand wash sink at front counter dirty utensils. Employee removed during time of inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to the left of steam table, As per operator more than 4 hours. Operator discarded cooked pork.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked food containers not covered at reach in cooler. Employee covered during time of inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed swai fillets container stored on floor at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. Also observed plastic bottle of food coloring on floor at cook line. Operator stored properly
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai filets stored above cooked chicken on preparation table. Employee removed containers from preparation table.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Observed cooked rice (115F - Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen area, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic cups stored on floor on the hallway at the dine in.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in coolers across stove at kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container inside of hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee removed items during inspection.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at front counter over blender, and over preparation table next to back door.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on 2 white cutting boards at kitchen area.
[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 clothing stored on top of reach in coolers at front counter. Employee removed during inspection.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on 3 standing units at kitchen area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on standing units at kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not labeled with common name at kitchen area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee on preparation table at kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed croutons and potatoes sticks containers not covered at kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated at cook line. Also observed dust accumulated on walls at kitchen area.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 20 seats with approximately 35 seats in total at the time of the inspection.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs next to press panini at kitchen area, as per employee approximately 45 minutes. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler interior.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen area hand sink used at dump sink with evidence of rice remnants inside.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood components dirty with accumulated grease. Observed attached fan heavily soiled at kitchen.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 20 seats with approximately 35 seat in total in establishment.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in kitchen area three compartment sink.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
[51-10-4] Interference/obstruction with the inspectors right of entry and access at any reasonable time. At time of inspection observed employee not allowing entry without supervisor present. Employee called owner and owner allowed entry.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to bottom reach in cooler prep table across from cook line soiled.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above prep table next to back exit door. Observed at front counter window above juice dispenser.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at stand reach in freezer in kitchen raw chicken and beef stored over containers of plantains, fries and baked chicken. Employee began to reorganize freezer.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler next to steam table in kitchen.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at cook line metal shelf and shelf above steam table, tin foil torn.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table reach in cooler chorizo sausage links (56F - Cold Holding); pork sausage links (51F - Cold Holding). As per employee from the night before. Employee removed to discard.
[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 in container of rice, employee removed.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at meat slicer.

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