EL RINCONCITO LATINO CAFETERIA

Name: EL RINCONCITO LATINO CAFETERIA
Address: 9979 SW 142 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 331866844, US

9979 SW 142 AVE, MIAMI, FL 331866844

License #2320049

🫔 Latin American ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 21.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

48.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Call Back - Complied
[27-16-4] 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**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door across from prep area. **Warning**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in prep area in front of walk in cooler. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep area. **Warning**
[29-34-4] 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**
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in cook line across from steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Warning**
[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 Didier, Manuel, Serafin, junior, working for longer than 60 days without certified training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[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 Didier, Manuel, Serafin, junior, working for longer than 60 days without certified training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Warning**
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in coolers across from cook line with out ambient thermometer. **Warning**
[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 tongs on top of container of cut lemons across from steam table. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[31B-04-4] 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**
[31B-02-4] 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**
[27-16-4] 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**

Warning Issued
[27-16-4] 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**
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking containers on top of prep area across from dish machine and at cook line across from steam table. **Warning**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in prep area in front of walk in cooler. **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door across from prep area. **Warning**
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pepto bismol bottle next to cabs if tuna stored in dry storage area across from walk in cooler. Operator removed bottle from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door to the right of fryer station in disrepair. **Warning**
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in buckets of salt and beans in kitchen area. Employee removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door to the right of fryer station in disrepair. **Warning**
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in coolers across from cook line with out ambient thermometer. **Warning**
[29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on floor below dish machine. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish stock (52F - Cold Holding); raw veal (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator the door was open often for rush hour. For less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep area. **Warning**
[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 cooked pork in walk in cooler and cooked beef in reach cooler, as per operator cooked more than 24 hours. **Warning**
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in cook line across from steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer below fan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31B-02-4] 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**
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw swai fish thawing in ambient temperature at prep area. Employee stored in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[29-34-4] 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**
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloves on and proceed with food preparation without taking the gloves off. Coached employee on proper hand washing method. Employee took gloves off and washed hands. Observed employee cleaned gloves on towel after touching frozen empanadas and kept preparing food without taking gloves off. Coached employee on proper hand washing method. Employee took gloves off and washed hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[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 tongs on top of container of cut lemons across from steam table. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in prep area by walk in cooler. **Warning**
[31B-04-4] 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**
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine. Retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above prepared sauces in walk in cooler. Also observed raw beef cutlets stored above cook beef in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator placed beef and chicken below ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ food employees without certified food manager present. **Warning**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside cooler drawers at cook line. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting g board across cook line. Observed white cutting board on prep table next to ovens.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen. Observed at storage area. Observed at service window. **Repeat Violation**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80F next to steam table. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (57F - Cooling) inside triple door reach in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Observed roasted pork (49F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (57F - Cooling) inside triple door reach in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Observed roasted pork (49F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep table across cook line. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked eggs and then kept engaging in food preparation without taking gloves off and wash hands. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures. **Repeat Violation**
[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.