Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

RESTAURANT RINCONE LATINO

180 NW 183 ST #121, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 21, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24313207

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle spray with degreaser with no label it.

14-01-5

Detail 24313205

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On rice container.

36-32-5

Detail 24313204

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

14-33-4

Detail 24313206

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 24057224

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, cooked beans and pork prepared 2 days ago, as per operator with no date label. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed chicken, beef, cooked beans and pork prepared 3 days ago, as per operator with no date label. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24057227

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24057225

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair due to water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair due to water damage. Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 24057226

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach in freezer Interior in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed reach in freezer Interior in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Time Extended

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24052673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); black beans (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator the door opens and closes all day.

02C-02-5

Detail 24052668

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, cooked beans and pork prepared 2 days ago, as per operator with no date label.

22-20-5

Detail 24052672

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

36-37-5

Detail 24052669

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.

36-32-5

Detail 24052674

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair due to water damage.

10-07-4

Detail 24052670

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water next to beans. Operator removed water.

14-36-5

Detail 24052671

Basic - Observed reach in freezer Interior in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23466921

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked chicken and cooked beans in the reach in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23466919

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23466918

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of stove. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23466920

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken, beef and Swai fish frozen thawing in room temperature.

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-32-5

Detail 23178139

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling tile by the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed hole in the ceiling tile by the ice machine. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23178138

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the front counter reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed gasket torn at the front counter reach in cooler. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23178135

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 23178136

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23178137

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23178140

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 23012855

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Yudelkis Peña with an expired certificate on 1/25/24. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23012858

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling tile by the ice machine. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23012861

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the front counter reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23012856

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23012859

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23012860

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23012857

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03A-03-5

Detail 22910690

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the flip top reach in cooler 1 hour before inspection, operator placed item to another reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed raw shell egg (72F - Cold Holding) stored in the flip top reach in cooler 1 hour before inspection, operator placed item to another reach in cooler. Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 22910691

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Yudelkys Pena expired certificate on 1/25/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Yudelkys Peña expired certificate on 1/25/24. Admin Complaint

14-74-7

Detail 22910689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F. Items were placed inside another reach in cooler. Operator is aware not store temperature control food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed flip top reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 68F. Operator is aware not store temperature control food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22910687

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the front counter and flip top reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed gaskets torn at the front counter and flip top reach in cooler. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22910688

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

03A-03-5

Detail 22772700

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the flip top reach in cooler 1 hour before inspection, operator placed item to another reach in cooler. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22772695

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Yudelkys Pena expired certificate on 1/25/24. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 22772691

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a container of rice with no name label. Operator placed name. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22772689

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 Ellen Peña with an expired certificate 10/6/23. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22772694

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22772697

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F. Items were placed inside another reach in cooler. Operator is aware not store temperature control food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22772692

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the front counter and flip top reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22772699

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at the reach in freezer in the back of the kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22772690

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on all reach in cooler and reach in freezers. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22772698

Basic - Observed kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22772701

Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22772693

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in room temperature by the stove. Operator placed inside the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22772696

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the the kitchen and back storage area. Warning

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

10-05-5

Detail 22508749

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula and tongs in standing water of 107F, operator turned on stoved. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22508746

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/23. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22508757

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Operator placed new. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22508753

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22508754

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 Ellen Peña with an expired food manager certificate.

36-37-5

Detail 22508744

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment.

36-32-5

Detail 22508747

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. In the back prep area. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22508743

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the lobby.

14-42-4

Detail 22508756

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-69-4

Detail 22508759

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the last reach in freezer in the kitchen.

14-36-5

Detail 22508750

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer with exposed insulation in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22508752

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood in the kitchen with accumulated grease. Observed all gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler and reach in freezers.

14-33-4

Detail 22508748

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers in the kitchen with rusted shelves.

22-16-4

Detail 22508758

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior in the kitchen soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 22508755

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 22508745

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor in the front door to the kitchen. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 22508751

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink in the kitchen, under stove and under the steam table.

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21307312

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in a container over cooked rice and peas in the stand up reach in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken container on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21307314

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwash sink is inaccessible due to a tray of glassware, sitting on top of handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 21307317

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and peas not date marked in the stand up reach in cooler, located in the back storage area. Operator put date on container. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21307311

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the back storage area.

14-09-4

Detail 21307315

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

14-11-5

Detail 21307310

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at front counter. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21307313

Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-27-5

Detail 21307316

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 20910287

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-07: At time of call back inspection observed cutting board has cut marks. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20910288

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter gasket is torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-07: At time of call back inspection observed reach in cooler front counter gasket is torn. Time Extended

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 20766236

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with pita bread in front counter reach in cooler. Employee discarded bag. Corrected On-Site

27-25-4

Detail 20766240

Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated hot water heater busted this morning. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 20766243

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator stated hot water heater busted this morning. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20766237

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at all employee handwash sinks. Operator stated hot water heater busted this morning. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20766241

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

14-11-4

Detail 20766242

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter gasket is torn.

23-03-4

Detail 20766238

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of front counter reach in cooler, and deep fryer has accumulation of grease.

22-16-4

Detail 20766235

Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-05-4

Detail 20766239

Basic - Towels used to line food-contact shelves at front counter.

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20340955

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

36-32-5

Detail 20340954

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20340956

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

14-09-4

Detail 20340953

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

14-69-4

Detail 20340952

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.