Rinconcito Latino Sunset

15500 -04 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33193 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330472

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 70 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 7, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Aug 7 follow-up · 25 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection
4 high priority (fixed by the Aug 7 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 20 basic (12 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-30
Safety score70

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug62026

Routine inspection

26 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
14 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  More time given
Basic13
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed the bread and egg desert uncovered inside walk in cooler.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed bowl being used as a scoop for rice inside warmer.
  More time given
  Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed accumulation inside reach in coolers on kitchen.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed in the microwave.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water, in kitchen area.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed hole on the ceiling above food prep area in kitchen.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed missing light shield for one light panel in kitchen area.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
26 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 20 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed sliced and chopped tomatoes (62°F - Cold Holding, per operator prepped at 9am.) ; pico de gallo (58°F - Cold Holding, per operator prepped at 9am.)A stop sale was issues. Observed ham (48°F - Cold Holding two hours ago into unit); cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); turkey (47°F - Cold Holding two hours ago into unit) inside prep top. Operator placed in freezer to cool down.
  Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135°F.
  Observed in cooked white rice (110°F - per operator cooked 2 hours ago ); beef with potatoes (130°F - Hot Holding) in oven next to coolers in kitchen. Per operator cooked 2 hours ago. Operator reheated and placed in steam table the beef and potatoes (173°F - Reheating); white rice (176°F - reheating); observed cooked onions (89°F - per operator cooked 2 hours ago) on flat grill. Operator reheated cooked onions 2nd temp (168°F - reheating)
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  Observed for hose bib located near hws under prep table connected to hose used at 3CS.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed three flies flying around kitchen area, one near handwashing sink, two near panini machine area.
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed food particles inside handwashing sink near 3CS.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Antonio P., Joel S., Dora G.
Basic20
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  Observed no ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed uncovered the pork, the bread and egg desert uncovered inside walk in cooler, cooked pork inside walk in freezer. Observed raw breaded chicken uncovered inside reach in freezer.
  Repeat violation
  Food stored on floor.
  Observed whole fish on floor inside WIF. Also observed plastic galling of oil on the floor. Operator placed on shelves.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  Observed handle touching white rice at steam table. Operator removed scoop.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed deli container bowl being used as a scoop for raw pooled eggs and raw egg whites in prep top.
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed large white cutting board on clean equipment shelves in poor condition.
  Repeat violation
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed bottom of WIF door gasket in disrepair, also observed for reach in freezer in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed accumulation of rust on shelves inside walk in freezer.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed inside reach in coolers on kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  Observed two metal food pan covers in disrepair.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed build up inside reach in freezer in kitchen and ice chest in hallway.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed soiled interior of microwave.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed soiled door gaskets for reach ins and walk in's.
  Repeat violation
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed on reach in coolers, ovens, and microwave.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water, in kitchen area.
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed hole above food prep area in kitchen.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles in food preparation areas.
  Repeat violation
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed missing light shield for one light panel in kitchen area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.