RINCONCITO CUBANO CRIOLLO RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside Nonfood-grade bags at sandwich station. Operator started to replace the bags. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 6 hours. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 6 hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler fish filet (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed flan (54F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator door was open for delivery. For less than 4 hrs. Operator opened walk in freezer door for rapid cooling. Observed sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) I side reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. Observed cut ham (49F - Hot Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) on table next to cook line. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled at prep area. Operator started to clean. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelves at dry storage has accumulation of debris. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans, flour not covered at dry storage. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic bucket not labeled at dry storage. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over container of assorted desserts in walk in cooler. Operator moved container of dessert to a different shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator the door was kept open during rush hour. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside chest freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (120F); cheese tequenos (120F - Hot Holding) in hotbox at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tres leches cake at front of establishment in standing reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator cake was made 02/15. Operator date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled in dishwasher area. Operator properly labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate in container of yellow rice at steam table in kitchen area.Operator removed plate during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles soiled with food residue in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging in food prep in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of yuca stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. Operator provided sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under handwashing sink at front counter. Operator stored sanitizer bucket properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of black beans uncovered in dry storage area. Also observed container of bread crumbs uncovered in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink. Warning

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

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 some food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A expired on 2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. 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 pork over raw tequenos inside walk in freezer. Manager properly placed products by cooking tempeture. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for approximately 3 hrs. Manager placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (122F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 1.5 hrs. Manager willingly discarded products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to wash equipment. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

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 some food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A expired on 2023. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label at washing area. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water was shut off at handwash sink next to triple sink. Manager shut on hot water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Warning

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen. Manager removed the handle from the ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 sugar container with handle inside contact with product. Manager placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Manager removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans, cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed thorough kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs over cooked pork inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (49F - Cold Holding); whole fish (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); liver (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen exit door. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed product in ice bath 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 pollock croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (129F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager turn up the temperature for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at front counter triple sink. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board with food debris on steam table across cook line. Also cutting board across triple sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 2 Nonfood-grade basting brush at coffee station. Manager discarded the brushes. 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 cooked pork stored inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per manager was cooked 2 days ago. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hoodie and perfume stored on shelve next to spices at dry storage. Manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid in disrepair next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer next to ice machine.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from hot box handle at front counter. Manager removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside rice with handle in contact with product. At steam tableEmployee placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed 2 wiping cloths under cutting board across ice machine. Employee removed the cloths.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris on shelve over steam table.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at salad station.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handler wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour, salt and lentils stored uncovered at dry storage.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains (Frozen) thawing at room temperature on shelve at cook line for approximately an hour. Manager placed the products inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also cloth on cutting board across ice machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over pork inside walk in cooler. Also raw chicken next to beef inside reach in cooler next to front counter door. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee removed floor mat and then engaging in food service without changing gloves. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (49F - Cold Holding), beef empanadas (47F - Cold Holding) custard (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator for more than 24 hrs. Also Observed first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (49F - Cold Holding), beef empanadas (47F - Cold Holding) custard (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator for more than 24 hrs. Also cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at sandwich station as per operator for more than 24 hrs. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Also Observed first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen area and front counter. Also food container soiled throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided. Warning

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush in coffee machine at front counter. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans, inside walk in cooler without date mark. Also tuna salad, and chicken salad without date marked. As pero operator for more than 24hrs. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine top exterior soiled. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside salt at cook line, also inside white rice at steam table. Operator removed the bowls Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pots not inverted at kitchen area. Warning

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 mahi mahi and fish not frozen not removed from reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator removed the items from the packages. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed. Operator provided and displayed current license. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen area and front counter. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in cook line without hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair next to front counter door. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris under storage shelves throughout oth units. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler and sweet plantains stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored black beans, raw chicken, raw pork, raw beef not covered inside walk in cooler. Also flour, salt, beans, lentils and rice not covered inside dry storage. Operator covered the food items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at front counter. Operator discarded the solution and refill and final reading (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and flour inside dry storage without label. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed approximately 10 pounds of cooked congri left over from the day before, per operator put in the cooler in a deep pan approximately 8pm the day before. See stop sale.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over fresh cabbage and peppers in the walk in cooler. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed approximately 10 pounds of cooked congri left over from the day before, per operator put in the cooler in a deep pan approximately 8pm the day before. See stop sale.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at 3 compartment sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose added to 3 compartment sink without vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on white nylon cutting boards in kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand washing sink next to the ice maker. Operator filled at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the kitchen ice machine next to the hand sink.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on walk in cooler and reach in cooler doors.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plantains stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator rearranged at time. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of kitchen stack oven and bottom shelve of food preparation table.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils not corr3ctly stored with the handles up, spoke to operator about proper storage so you do not contaminate clean food contact surfaces. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 5 wet mops stored on the floor next to the mop sink.