El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West
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2804 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West has been cited for 33 violations across 4 inspections since April 2024, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection — more than 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 3 of 4 inspections, including recurring findings for proper cooking temperatures, employee health policy compliance, approved food sources, and chemical storage. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 documented 39 violations including 6 high-priority findings across management awareness, approved food sourcing, shell stock handling, parasite destruction, cooking temperatures, and chemical storage. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. All inspections resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" dispositions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West last inspected?
- El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West had?
- El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West find?
- El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, El Rinconcito Mexican Food in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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