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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
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 (15)
— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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 June 29, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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, Approved food source, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala had?
- El Rinconcito Mexican Grill in Ocala has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 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 June 29, 2026 with 23 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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.
- 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).
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