MI RINCONCITO LATINO CAFE

Name: MI RINCONCITO LATINO CAFE
Address: 18446 SW 97 AVE, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33157, US

18446 SW 97 AVE, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

License #2328548

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

F 33/100

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

37 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 - Admin. complaint recommended
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler was out of temperature. Thermometer was at 46 F. **Warning**
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employees thermo stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front area. **Warning**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ox tail (47 F - Cold Holding); vegetable (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the stove. The food was stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed vegetables (54°F cold holding), sprouts (49°F cold holding), beans (48°F cold holding) at reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per employee food was placed more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ox tail (47 F - Cold Holding); vegetable (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the stove. The food was stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed vegetables (54°F cold holding), sprouts (49°F cold holding), beans (48°F cold holding) at reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per employee food was placed more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was over 300 PPM. **Warning**

Warning Issued
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler was out of temperature. Thermometer was at 46° F. **Warning**
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employees thermo stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engage in food preparation. **Warning**
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door is broken at the front line. Also observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front area. **Warning**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods not covered inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed watch and handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ox tail (47 F - Cold Holding); vegetable (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the stove. The food was stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ox tail (47 F - Cold Holding); vegetable (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the stove. The food was stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (102 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot box. As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator increase the temperature of the hot box. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was over 300 PPM. **Warning**
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands on 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yaremys H( 1 year), Ledian F ( 1 year), Roberto T. ( 3 months)Luis V ( 6 months, Carlos N ( 3 months), Fabianys O. ( 6 months). **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 multiple foods cooked over 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by the grill is not working properly.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup of coffee next to steam table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above steam table in the kitchen.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees without hair restraints.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. Observed at reach in cooler by the grill. **Repeat Violation**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 94°F underneath the steam table.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler by the grill.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers by the grill.
[14-17-4] Walk-in coolers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to the grill.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler next to the grill. Stop sale was issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler next to the grill. Stop sale was issued.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.