Plant City, Hillsborough County

EL RINCON MEXICANO

4109 SR 574, Plant City, FL 33567

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 23, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24526083

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

14-31-5

Detail 24526085

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

50-17-3

Detail 24526087

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24526084

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

31B-04-4

Detail 24526086

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

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 24100483

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

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24092871

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

22-02-4

Detail 24092874

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24092873

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

35B-02-4

Detail 24092872

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed by prep table where oyster opener and slicer is Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24092875

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

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 23651586

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

22-02-4

Detail 23651588

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

36-73-4

Detail 23651585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23651587

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

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 23640818

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23640815

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23640817

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

11-26-1

Detail 23640819

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

36-73-4

Detail 23640814

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23640816

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of sauces in reach in cooler not covered Warning

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 23430779

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23430780

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had strainer with food debris. Employee cleared. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23430778

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to find.

31B-02-4

Detail 23430776

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee put roll at hand sink Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23430777

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

51-13-4

Detail 23430774

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.

31B-04-4

Detail 23430775

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, and server area Repeat Violation

Mar 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22724727

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 2024-03-18: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22724728

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: No plans submitted as of 3-18-2024. Verified with plan review Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 22724729

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22724730

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Hand washing signs still missing Time Extended

Jan 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22574016

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

51-16-7

Detail 22574014

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22574017

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

11-26-1

Detail 22574015

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

01C-03-4

Detail 22574013

Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22574018

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-07-4

Detail 22266592

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine next to meat slicer

12B-07-4

Detail 22266593

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22001458

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board

31A-09-4

Detail 22001457

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in sink

21-11-4

Detail 22001456

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21647813

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic bowl stored in hand sink in dish area

31B-02-4

Detail 21647816

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at. Hand sink in dish area

50-09-4

Detail 21647817

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21647814

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table

08B-47-4

Detail 21647818

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor on cookline

10-14-5

Detail 21647815

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor in kitchen

Jun 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 21139255

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats

36-73-4

Detail 21139254

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

10-17-4

Detail 21139253

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

42-01-4

Detail 21139256

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 20982439

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 20600249

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,rice, beans Milks

36-50-4

Detail 20600248

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Pipes under three compartment sink Drains