RINCONCITO CUBANO OF KENDALL

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed hood filter soiled over frying area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked black beans. Cook removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw pork belly. Cook removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler containers of cooked ground beef, black beans, sliced hams, cooked rice, shredded chicken and pork not date marked. As per cook were made the day before.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front counter in a container of sugar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 40 seats throughout establishment when only licensed for 20 seats. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter a box of oranges stored on floor. Operator removed and stored on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on side of three compartment sink at front counter. Operator washed and sanitized tongs and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at cook line in a container of salt and in a large container of rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed throughout establishment containers of sugar at front counter, tray of plantain chips at top shelf cook line and a container of sugar at kitchen area uncovered. Cook placed covers onto all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of chicken bullion and salt not labeled in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over washed vegetables in white chest reach in freezer located in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler preparation table across from cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator placed ice bags for rapid cooling. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator began to move lettuce to bottom reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discard sanitizer solution in hand washing sink at front counter.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of chicken bouillon in dry storage area. Operator removed the bowl during inspection. Also observed bowl in container of marinade in walk in cooler. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 3 clean pans stored on floor across from dishwasher. Operator moved pans to dishwasher area to be cleaned and stored properly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting board on preparation table across from cook line.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal water bottles stored on front counter preparation table. Operator segregated items and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints in kitchen area.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 40 seats throughout establishment when only licensed for 20 seats.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on side of three compartment sink at front counter. Operator washed and sanitized tongs and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container of sugar with utensil handle touching in dry storage area. Operator stored utensil properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw beef not covered in walk in cooler. Also observed container of dry beans in dry storage area uncovered.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of chicken bullion not labeled in dry storage area.

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door blocked.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over tamales at reach in freezer located inside of the walk in cooler. And raw beef and raw chicken stored over French fries at reach in freezer located at front counter. Operator started to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oxtail and raw pork stored over potatoes at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products properly. Corrected On-Site

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 and raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken

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 chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer front counter. Operator started to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (52 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler sandwiches station. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator started to send the product to the bottom part of the reach in 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 malanga cream (117 F - Hot Holding) and chicken soup (111 F - Hot Holding) at stove and oven. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the oven to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator put water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts flans not properly date marked at reach in cooler dining area. As per operator was made two days ago.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle inside of the salt container. And single service container without handle inside of the pooled eggs.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish bearing a label inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. Operator cut the individual packages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with garlic and container with raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tequenos, and stuffed potatoes not covered at reach in freezer front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed some wet wiping towels on cutting boards at preparation area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tequenos raw breaded chicken breast stored in cardboard boxes located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 stored above potato fries located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box ; empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); croquettes (128F - Hot Holding)operator adjusted thermostat for increased heat. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the tequenos,raw breaded chicken breast located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chicken stored above raw beef located in the reach in freezer,located in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken fingers stored above potato fries located in the standing freezer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. I raw swai fillets stored above diced tomatoes located in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for the white unit by the dish machine. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use gloves stored in the female bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bins Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken above raw pork chops,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 above potato fries,located in the reach in freezer sandwich station. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked meatballs ,as per operator from yesterday. (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken ,as per operator from yesterday. (58F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cooked meatballs ,as per operator from yesterday. (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken ,as per operator from yesterday. (58F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed operator cooling cooked shredded chicken in container greater than 4 inches deep,covered from yesterday. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense pooled eggs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for white unit on prep counter by dish machine.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the sandwich station.

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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed for unit at the frontline.

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-25: Time Extended

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 seafood with prepackaged vegetables in the chest freezer at the sandwich station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, observed utensils stored in hand wash sink,located at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed at the sandwich station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, observed interior of ovens in the kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, observed reach in cooler gaskets, located opposite the cookline. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, observed in reach in cooler at the sandwich station.