Rincon Criollo Restaurant and Cafe
2601 NW 39 Ave, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325256
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 11 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed 3 of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Swai no longer frozen and still in original packaging.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator provided soap.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate is expired for Antonio Gonzalez as of 03/29/2026.
Basic11
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
See stop sale. Observed 3 of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Swai no longer frozen and still in original packaging.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed shelves in walk in freezer and cooler with rust.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Observed gaskets in reach on cooler at sandwich station in disrepair.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave at sandwich station soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tiles in dining, prep area, employee lounge and employee restroom showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents throughout restaurant soiled with black mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust debris.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.