RINCONCITO LATIN CAFE

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

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 operator with form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and utensils stored inside hand sink on cook line.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certification for Gabriela Sanchez.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna tartare on bar menu not indicating item is raw.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on cook line and at front counter bar area.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with walk in freezer, walk in cooler, white chest freezer, reach in cooler used for drinks, dishmachine and triple sink, prep area, reach in coolers on cook line, steam table, two ice machines, sandwich prep area and coffee station at front counter. Observed new second bar area station with three compartment sink, ice bin equipment, reach in cooler and hand wash sink. New mop sink installed in back storage area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in front of cook line and at front counter bar area.

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. Observed no employee training for Lasmin, Yolaine, Melany. As per operator employees have been hired more than 2 months.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled on cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of lamb shank stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up boxes. 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 scoop stored inside container of flour in contact with flour. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line and hood filters soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at reach in cooler in front of fryers.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups stored on floor inside dry storage closet.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under prep table near dish area. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without soap Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE tomatoes and peppers at flip top cooler on cook line, employee relocated products Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw lamb inside of walk in cooler, manager relocated the products Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server clear dirty plates and then serve food without washing hands, advised employee to wash hands. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) underneath steam table, employee moved product to top portion of steam table Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer bottle stored on top of shelf in food prep area, employee removed sanitizer bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket chlorine 200+ppm at sandwich station, employee added water for final concentration of 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside handwash sink at kitchen area next to ovens, employee removed the bucket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area, manager provided paper towels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new second bar area station with three compartment sink, ice bin equipment, and reach in cooler. No hand sink observed Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area, employee put bottle of soap at sink Corrected On-Site 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 rice pudding stored inside walk in cooler without any date marking. As per manager was prepared more than24 hours Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser not labeled located at cook line Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside of ice machine at back area near walk in cooler Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop stored inside container of wheat next to ice machine by front counter, manager removed plastic cup Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured inside of dry storage area Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed nonabsorbent ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and dishwashing areas Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at sandwich station Warning

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula stored between wall and hand sink at kitchen area by ovens, employee removed spatula Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food in food preparation area Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside of walk in cooler soiled Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles on cook line Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish and vegetables stored on floor inside of walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine in back area Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 70F next to stove, employee discarded water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board at cook line Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink located at establishment Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled in kitchen area and all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of counter next to bread at sandwich station, employee moved bucket to bottom shelf away from food Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at triple sink Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside of mop bucket Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at front counter and bar area not labeled Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, located throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, located throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, located throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, located throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles throughout kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed broken tiles throughout kitchen floor. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall, located at three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall, located at three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks with mold and debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks with mold and debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair over back prep area . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair over back prep area . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line and prep area with deep grooves and cut marks no longer cleanable . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Cutting boards on cooks line and prep area with deep grooves and cut marks no longer cleanable . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen and prep ares cracked and broken . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Floor tiles in kitchen and prep ares cracked and broken . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer and on cooks line , employee removed foods during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil bottle on prep table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (46F - Cold Holding) inside the glass reach in cooler located in the cafeteria area, (ambient temperature 48-46F). As per operator the milk was placed inside the reach in cooler two hours before the inspection. Operator removed the milk and placed it inside another cooler and adjusted the temperature in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator discarded the solution and prepared a new one (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on the flip top reach in coolers in front of the main cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling water pitchers with water form the hand washing sink. Observed employee fill up a cup with water in the hand sink located in the kitchen.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu establishment serves steak cooked any temperature of the customer desire. Discussed with operator in regards with identifying items that can be served undercooked or raw to the customers. Operator marked all raw and undercooked items on the menus. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located in the ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Throughout the kitchen and dry area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen, main cook line: bottle of water on the shelf above the on the steam table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee coffee on top of prep table located in front of ovens

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the ice machine.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in front of the oven area in the kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer and reach in freezer located across from the walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with flour.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between cooling tablets. Operator moved the knife. 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All ovens and microwave. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pans with old labels located in the ware washing area.

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in the back storage area under a rack containing paper goods. As per operator the ice machine is leaking due to condensation.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled. Operator labeled the salt. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45 - Cold Holding); raw beef (46 - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (62 - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45 - Cold Holding) in the cook line cooler as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food in the other cooler. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Observed raw beef (47 - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52 - Cold Holding); chopped ham (48 - Cold Holding) in the cook line cooler as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food on ice. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (127 - Hot Holding) at the front counter as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator higher temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Observed ham croquettes (121F - Hot Holding) at the front counter as per operator less than 30 minutes. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area ceilings in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area ceilings in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 46F, unit located in the kitchen area by the steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 50F, unit located in the kitchen area by the steam table, operator removed food and placed in the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door broken at the prep sandwich area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door broken at the prep sandwich area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dry storage area walls. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Hole in or other damage to wall. Dry storage area walls in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located at the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located at the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area lights. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area lights. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen area reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen area reach in coolers. Time Extended