Rincon Nica Restaurant
4395 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2320136
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 13 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most-39
- Safety score61
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 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.
21 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed raw meats stored on thank you bags on chest freezer at kitchen area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) operator diluted solution.
Repeat violation
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed rice, chicken soup and chicken stew prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Observed next to coffee machine at front counter.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed only chlorine test strips available.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at front counter,operator restocked during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic13
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed multiple food containers not covered inside reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor.
Observed a case of bananas stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed on sugar container at dry storage area, operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed on flour container at kitchen area. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed torn gasket on unit next to 3 compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler floor.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed soiled interior of standing freezer at kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed soiled gaskets on unit next to 3 compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed soiled with food debris handles on unit next to 3 compartment sink.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed on hand wash sink at front counter.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.