Winter Haven, Polk County

RINCON GUATEMALTECO

708 MLK BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 33603

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 7, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
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.

May 7, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-64-5

Detail 24563660

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odors from moth balls used in restroom.

Apr 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24538011

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked soup in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-25: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24538008

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-25: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24538009

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. Cooked soup and multiple items in reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-25: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24538010

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-25: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 24538012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut leafy greens, raw pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-25: Time Extended

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24537417

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked soup in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 24537416

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings in corner near bulk mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: 15 rodent droppings in floor mixing bowl. 20 rodent droppings next to large metal reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area at time of callback. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24537411

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

53A-02-7

Detail 24537410

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24537412

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. Cooked soup and multiple items in reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24537413

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in storage room near reach in freezer. 4 dead roaches on floor near Boldgetti bulk oven. 1 dead roach near small bulk mixer. 1 dead next to cabinet at front counter area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: No dead roaches at time of callback. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24537414

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 24537415

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut leafy greens, raw pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 13

12A-12-4

Detail 24534805

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee put raw fish in plastic bags without gloves. Then without washing hands picked up garlic cloves. Inspector spoke with operator about proper handwashing procedures. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 24534801

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting carrots without gloves. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24534804

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked soup in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24534796

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hallway near restrooms. Operator eliminated,cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24534799

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings in corner near bulk mixer. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 24534806

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee emptied dirty dishes in trash can then touched clean plate to put raw fish on it. Employee did not wash hands. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24534800

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24534795

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl and plastic bags in Handwash sink. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 24534807

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24534798

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup and multiple items in reach in coolers. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24534797

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in storage room near reach in freezer. 4 dead roaches on floor near Boldgetti bulk oven. 1 dead roach near small bulk mixer. 1 dead next to cabinet at front counter area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24534802

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back storage area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24534803

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut leafy greens, raw pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 24204429

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee flipping tortilla with bare hands. Employee discarded tortilla. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24204424

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken stored overtop plantain instead double door refrigerator. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 24204428

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

02C-02-5

Detail 24204427

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Detail 24204425

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored overtop food preparation table by ovens in side kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 24204426

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup. Repeat Violation

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23763372

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored I er tamales and cut leafy greens in tall silver reach-in-cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 23763374

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen area

02C-02-5

Detail 23763370

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

14-09-4

Detail 23763369

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

23-03-4

Detail 23763371

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

25-32-4

Detail 23763368

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed operators reusing sour cream containers for other food storage v

02D-01-5

Detail 23763373

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23419110

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 silver 2 door reach-in-cooler

02C-02-5

Detail 23419106

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

14-09-4

Detail 23419109

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

23-03-4

Detail 23419105

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

06-01-5

Detail 23419107

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 23419108

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

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22815448

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over potatoes and onions in reach-in-cooler. Raw shelled eggs over dairy foods in bakery area reach-in-cooler

11-27-4

Detail 22815447

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. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22815450

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

14-09-4

Detail 22815449

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

23-03-4

Detail 22815446

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

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22286463

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22286462

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

51-13-4

Detail 22286461

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21864729

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over unwashed vegetables in black reach-in-cooler.

02C-02-5

Detail 21864731

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

14-05-4

Detail 21864728

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

14-09-4

Detail 21864727

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

42-02-4

Detail 21864732

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Dirty mop water in yellow bucket

10-20-4

Detail 21864733

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

42-01-4

Detail 21864730

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

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21675086

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pots stored on floor

02C-02-5

Detail 21675090

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

24-07-4

Detail 21675088

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Large pots to be cleaned stored on floor near 3 compartment sink

14-09-4

Detail 21675091

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

36-17-5

Detail 21675089

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back kitchen area

12B-13-4

Detail 21675087

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Jun 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

12A-29-4

Detail 21142064

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken than grabbed lime without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of gloves and hand washing.

22-45-4

Detail 21142054

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pan with soap and water only no sanitizer. Discussed with operator to use sanitizer wash rinse sanitize.

08A-04-5

Detail 21142060

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef raw chicken over unwashed produce. Reach in cooler by main prep table. Operator removed to correct order. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 21142061

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked tomatoes sauce 51 f .25 held in reach in cooler on cooks line for several days cold holding violation. Butter .25 at 56 f held in reach in cooler on cooks line for several days cold holding violation. No temperatures taken.

03A-02-5

Detail 21142058

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked tomatoes sauce 51 f .25 held in reach in cooler on cooks line for several days cold holding violation. Butter .25 at 56 f held in reach in cooler on cooks line for several days cold holding violation. See stop sale. Cold holding reach in cooler in 2 nd prep area cooked noodles with chicken 44 f operator moved to reach in freezer 2nd temp at 12:35 to 43 f.

05-08-4

Detail 21142062

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21142053

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by service desk/ 2nd kitchen.

53B-13-5

Detail 21142055

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. Missing training for 1 employee.

02C-02-5

Detail 21142063

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler by prep table. Cooked beef cook chicken cooked noodles cooked yuca not date marked. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21142056

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 21142059

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food mixed with restaurants food in reach in cooler by service window.

25-05-4

Detail 21142057

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic silverware in box on floor.

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20809535

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over container of cooked food in reach-in-cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20809532

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20809534

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

02D-01-5

Detail 20809533

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.