El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala
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1900 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala has accumulated 100 violations across 14 inspections dating back several years, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred repeatedly, including employee health policy violations cited in at least four inspections, handwashing and hand-washing facility violations appearing in multiple records, shell stock requirement violations in at least three inspections, and food contact surface violations across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on September 8, 2025, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on October 6, 2025 identified 39 violations (3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic) and resulted in a Warning Issued; a follow-up inspection on October 14, 2025 found no violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 5 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala last inspected?
- El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala had?
- El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala find?
- El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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