El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck

3616 Sw 19 St, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 7, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck is from Jul 7, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.

El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck's latest score is in line with the Okeechobee average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans no date mark.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator closed screen. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-14-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over RTE tortilla. Operator removed raw beef and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor . Operator removed and secured off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Operator placed in correct location. **Corrected On-Site**

05-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck on file is from Jul 7, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck.

How does El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rincon Boriqua Food Truck means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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