RINCONCITO CUBAN KITCHEN RESTAURANT INC
9059 SW 73RD CT, MIAMI, FL 33156
License #2337452
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RINCONCITO CUBAN KITCHEN RESTAURANT INC in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 20 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 28, 2026 shows 31 observation rows: 4 critical, 7 major, and 20 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink; no paper towels. Operator brought inspector towels.
- [45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed greasy sandwich press in use; not under hood system.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across flat top.
- [50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
- [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter area remodeled. Observed cooler and warmer removed and counter partially deconstructed. Observed small pastry warmer added to front counter. Observed handsink at front counter relocated. Observed in kitchen steam table added next to reach in cooler. Observed no plans submitted.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across flat top with ambient temp of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside: sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food was there for 2 hours, inspector had associates place more ice on product.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to flat top: onions (92F - Hot Holding). As per chef, less than 3 hours . Inspector asked chef to place onto flat top to be reheated.
- [08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over tostones and maduros.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between wall and prep table.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at steam table; bowls used as scoops.
- [14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under flat top.
- [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 across flat top with ambient temp of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside: sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (65F - Cold Holding) .
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food and dish shelves.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled exterior at microwave.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handsink at front counter.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handsink blocked by ice machine.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glad dish stored inside handsink at front counter.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter; no soap. Operator brought soap over to inspector.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen across cook line.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on rack above sandwich press in kitchen.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
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