El Rinconcito Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, El Rinconcito Cafeteria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Provided form during inspection.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 6 containers with cooked Pork marked from 12-31-2025 passing the 7 days in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 containers with cooked Pork marked from 12-31-2025, passing the 7 days in the walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Warning**
11-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding, flan and bread pudding located at front counter area, More than 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 03-22-2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
35
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed prepped raw churassco and raw marinated pork marked from 10/25 and 10/27 passing the 7 days in the walk in cooler. Stop sale issued.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked items in the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prepped raw churassco and raw marinated pork marked from 10/25 and 10/27 passing the 7 days in the walk in cooler. Stop sale issued. Operator threw away items.
02C-01-5
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. Observed some employees with expired certificate from 3/22/25, names are Javier, Calixto and Alvaro.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door kitchen reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of sandwich prep station reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
52
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at main kitchen eggs (69F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 4 hours, operator transferred it to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the walk in cooler cardboard used as liner under tres leches cake, flan containers.
14-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled, at main kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with some grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4
61
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled,
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has some grease buildup, located at prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven door handles soiled, microwave door handle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw hamburger patties stored above a container with cooked spaghetti inside reach in cooler. Manager moved raw hamburger patties to a different cooler away from ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind building hose bib no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towels stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed towels from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 88F on top of stove. Manager turn stove burner on to heat up utensils water. After 10 minutes Utensils water 150F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in two door reach in cooler kitchen torn.
14-11-5
52
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above a container with cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Manager stored raw beef on shelf under co pasta container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink on sandwich preparation area. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water and coffee in food preparation area. Manager instructed employee no to eat or drink on food preparation area, drinks got discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ob some tiles missing on kitchen floor and some cracked tiles same area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers no labeled. Manager labeled salt and sugar containers containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rinconcito Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Cafeteria on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Cafeteria.
How does El Rinconcito Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Rinconcito Cafeteria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Rinconcito Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rinconcito Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rinconcito Cafeteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Rinconcito Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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