El Rinconcito Cafeteria
2050 W 56 St #33, Hialeah, FL 33016 · Permanent Food Service · License 2321570
What drove the grade
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Observed cook change task, return to serve food, no gloves changed , no hand washing observed. Manager coached cook on proper hand washing and glove use. Cook washed hands and changed gloves.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Observed inside walk in cooler malanga cream (80°F - Cooling) according to operator placed 90 minutes ago, Improper cooling method food container was covered. Operator uncovered malanga cream to continue cooling properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed employee washing hands hands in a utility sink at kitchen.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator put paper towels on dispenser.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact surfaces .
Observed cardboard under cutting board boards. Operator removed cardboard.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed red at kitchen.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.