Rincon Caribeno Cafe
7143 N Waterway Dr, Miami, FL 33155 · Catering · License 2330039
What drove the grade
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 20, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed shelf racks in dry storage area used to stored canned goods and bags of food with rusted shelves.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed clear spray bottle with degreaser with no label stored next to cleaning station. Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certification for Loida Martinez expired 05/10/2026.
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed reach in cooler located near office with rusted shelves.
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.