RINCONCITO EXPRESS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards above reach in coolers across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed soiled cutting boards above reach in coolers across from cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white chest freezer to the right of preparation table. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed ice buildup up in white chest freezer to the right of preparation table. Time Extended

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. Employee scratched arm, continuo handling food, no hand washing or gloves changed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over container with cut white onions, on drawer under flat grill. Cook rearrange raw food and stored raw beef under onions container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw cut chicken stored over a metal container with pooled eggs inside reach in cooler refrigerated table. Operator moved raw chicken a placed in different unit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen Cooked Pork bacon (83F - Hot Holding) according to cook prepared 90 minutes ago Operator placed bacon on top to stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand sink at ware washing area. Operator moved garbage can from in front of hand wash sink . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available on handwashing wash sinks at kitchen and ware washing areas. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spry bottles containing degreaser no labeled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to dispense rice and flour. Operator discarded cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage room, buckets with flour and navy beans stored on the floor, at kitchen bucket with cut carrots, and pork chops on the floor. Food containers were stored six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at ware washing area at drain board.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bucket containing floor frozen beef liver thawing at ambient temperature at cook line. Cook placed bucket on sink and opened cold water faucet to run on top off frozen liver. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on prep tables not stored in sanitizing solutions Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bucket containing flour without label Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed slices of bread stored in to go bags at front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored by proper minimum cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding ); sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding ) in reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (90F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator for two hours. Also observed ham croquettes (117F - Hot Holding) in hot box at front counter. As per operator for one hour.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by garbage can. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee in handwashing sink at front counter.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of rice in office dry storage area. Operator removed the bowl. Also observed bowl in container of adobo on bottom shelf prep table across from cook line.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on bottom shelf prep table across from cook line.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board on preparation table across from stove in kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bags stored on top of food containers in dry storage area. Also bserved employee items stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to prep table reach in cooler in disrepair.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked beans stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Also observed bag of onions and container of carrots and potatoes stored on the floor at cook line in kitchen area.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at front counter.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle stored in container of tuna salad in reach in cooler across from standing reach in freezer in kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of rice and beans stored uncovered in office/dry storage area. Operator covered the containers. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracking eggs with gloves and then touching single service articles without discarded gloves and washing hands. Operator was informed that he needs to wash hands and change gloves. Operator discarded gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed deserts flan and three milks desert no invoice provided. Operator segregate the products to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in thank you bag at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces containers and raw pork stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Operator started to rearrange the products. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at walk in cooler. And raw beef stored over raw chicken at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the raw beef to the Bottom part of the shelves and relocated the products at reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed deserts flan and three milks desert no invoice provided. Operator segregate the products to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (62 F - Cold Holding) at the top op the reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the sausages to a container and to the bottom part of the cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (126 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the stove to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed chicken empanadas (127 F - Reheating) at microwave. Operator added time to the microwave to reheat the empanadas. Final temperature (172°F - reheating). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at front counter. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can at dishwasher area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed boxes inside of hand wash sink preparation area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area and dishwasher area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked oxtail and shredded beef not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from four and three days ago.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under steam table. Operator started to clean up the floor. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with raw pork stored on floor at walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching tuna salad and mashed potatoes at reach in cooler. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area.

Basic - Two Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: ; cooked black beans ,as per operator from yesterday. (48F - Cooling

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled togo food containers without washing hands.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cheese stored in shopping bags located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above sautéed onions located in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: ; cooked black beans ,as per operator from yesterday. (48F - Cooling

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the steam table,cook line . Operator purchased incorrect unit. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked black beans packed too deep for proper cooling,located in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed old flat top grill stored in the employee bathroom,as per operator to be removed from premises.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the cookline, 3 compartment sink,by steam table . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for prep unit opposite cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in shopping bag located in the standing freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated beef stored above squeeze bottles containing sauces,located in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the steam table.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box containing food storage bags stored in kitchen unit Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked rice at the steam table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bags containing onions stored by the hand wash sink,kitchen Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing beans stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine,front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the prep reach in cooler.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce,vegetables stored above sliced tomatoes located in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces located at the front counter,reach in cooler,not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated pork chops stored above cooked ground beef,located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed raw breaded chicken breast above potato fries located in the standing white reach in freezer. Observed raw turkey stored above empanadas located in the 2 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit in the kitchen with can of tomato sauce stored in it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed for unit in the kitchen, unisex bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed in the prep area..

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the tuna salad located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation grease and food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,prep unit.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plate with ready to eat food. Employee discarded after acknowledging and washed hands,changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the steam table.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the unit by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used to dispense raw rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing flour stored on the floor in the office. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris, prep unit opposite cookline.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed prep unit opposite the cookline.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit opposite cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: Time Extended