El Rincon Mexicano
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
55
Score
El Rincon Mexicano appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
El Rincon Mexicano's latest score of 55 falls below the Plant City average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies folding around kitchen landing on dirty dishes and prep. 2 live flies in dining room table. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating. Manager renewed license and is current to 2-1-2027 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed could go bags and storing raw meats in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes in walk in cooler not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front bar hand sink. Manager replaced hand washing sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
55
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left make line cooler: cooked carrots (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive debris built up on slicer handle and size knob **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed by prep table where oyster opener and slicer is **Warning**
35B-02-4
67
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of sauces in reach in cooler not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of sauces in reach in cooler not covered **Warning**
08B-12-5
58
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had strainer with food debris. Employee cleared. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to find.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee put roll at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired
53B-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, and server area **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jan 18, 2024
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has outdoor storage shed with walk in cooler and freezer, ice machine, and food and single service storage **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic bowl stored in hand sink in dish area
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at. Hand sink in dish area
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor in kitchen
10-14-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor on cookline
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rincon Mexicano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rincon Mexicano on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rincon Mexicano?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rincon Mexicano.
How does El Rincon Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
El Rincon Mexicano most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has El Rincon Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Rincon Mexicano have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rincon Mexicano means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Rincon Mexicano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rincon Mexicano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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