How many health inspections has RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL had?

RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL ever been shut down?

No, RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL

2096 BEACON MANOR DR, Ft Myers, FL 33907

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RESTAURANTE LA BENDICION INC. · License: SEA4606779

RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL in Ft Myers, FL has 27 inspections on record with 188 total violations (7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

27Inspections

188Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 27, 2025

Inspection History (27)

Feb 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Nov 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

How Does This Facility Compare?

RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL had?: RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL ever been shut down?: No, RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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