RINCON PORTENO

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishing open to the public with an expired license since 10/01/25. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glasses inside hand sink at washing area.

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed inside both restrooms.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on cutting board at kitchen. Employee removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen.

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms.

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

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside flip top cooler at kitchen.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed since 10/01/2024. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled across dish machine. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of grill at kitchen.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored under microwave on shelves across cook line. Operator removed the knives. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking water under hand sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to cook line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with pink mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between shelf and microwave at kitchen.

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

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

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood components heavily soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled behind oven at kitchen.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at front counter.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (123F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per manager for approximately 2 hrs. Manager turn heat up for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with black mold like substance at kitchen. Also observed can opener soiled next to steam table. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Triple sink is already set up. Also manager call for maintenance during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. 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 scoop inside flour container with handle in contact with product. Manager removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) thawing at room tempeture under grill.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label next to coffee machine.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside cold drawers at cook line. Manager rearranged food products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on preparation reach in cooler next to to cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to cook line.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand sink next to cook line. Manager provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 missing floor tiles in front of cold drawers.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer at front counter.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table next to cook line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both restrooms.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausage, vegetables inside walk in cooler not covered.

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

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic oil (89F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to walk in cooler. 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 cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding) in preparation area, as per employee more than 4 hours, employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided form during inspection.

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and lasagna not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions bag at walk in freezer floor, employee stored properly l 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 in sugar container at preparation area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

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. Provided form during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans inside hand wash sink in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. Time Extended

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 cooked and portioned rice not date marked. As per employee over 24 hours, in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 0ppm. Manager set up 3 compartment sink during inspection.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above mashed potatoes container in shelves inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Provided form to manager. Repeat Violation

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 steak in shelves inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Alfredo sauce container dated on 09/16/2022 inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee in kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue in slicer machine in kitchen area. Also can opener blade.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen area. Also a chair blocking front hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues in kitchen hand wash sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in woman bathroom.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water marks in kitchen area.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of water without a lid stored above food in preparation table.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 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 personal phone stored in preparation table in kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor in kitchen area. 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 inside sugar container in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon (frozen) in container stored in preparation table. Employee moved to reach in cooler at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cheese ravioli in reach in freezer

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (60F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding) put on the counter 20 minutes ago. advised operator to put under ice or inside cooler.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Burn cream by clean plates Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside oven, ice machine

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aide has been working more than 2 months.

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

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. By freezers in kitchen

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket with sauce in walk in cooler floor.

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside the walk in cooler, raw beef stored over cooked meats. The operator removed the raw items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at one of the kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food items stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Advised, the operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site