El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
25
Score
Going back to 2022, El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front counter soap dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed same **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed same **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Feb 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today, Flip top-; raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef ribs (51F - Cold Holding) , advised operator to add ice for a quick chill. Operator contacted technician **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. blood sausage (112F - Hot Holding); chorizo (115F - Hot Holding); tequenos (115F - Hot Holding), per operator food held less than two hours, advised operator to placed food on time procedures, form emailed and explained to Operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hot water faucet, not working.cook line. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter- employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
45
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose added to faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of steak over red snapper fish, employee placed raw beef under sea food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler-Several containers of food, prep on Tuesday or Wednesday. Employees placed labels on containers
02C-02-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over cleaning equipment storage rack.
35B-02-4
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Oct 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -two tiles in dinning room area, water damage -several broken tiles inside dry goods storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter, employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided for the entire establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stove in cook line -dry food storage shelves in cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top cover of l long chest freezer, broken, exposed to insulation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 tiles with water damage in dining room area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
64
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Two door freezer, steak over swai fish, operator placed steak under fish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot display box; empanadas (110F - Hot Holding); chorizo (115F - Hot Holding) per manager Food hot holding less than two hours,employee reheated on microwave to 170F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light provided
38-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water inside display cooler in front counter, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 tiles with water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen area, Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
45
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant.
How does El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rincon Colombiano Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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