El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando

Last inspected:

5600 Butler National Dr, Orlando, FL 32812
Overview

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando has been cited for 234 violations across 29 inspections, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in at least 6 of the past 7 inspections, improper hand and arm washing cited in 5 inspections, food contact surface violations appearing in nearly every recent inspection, and chemical storage violations in multiple inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. One disciplinary action was issued for $200. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 found 4 basic violations (consumer advisory and food contact surface issues); the facility complied with the call back requirement. A prior inspection on December 15, 2025 documented 27 violations including repeated employee health policy and handwashing violations and is pending an extension callback; an inspection three days earlier on December 12, 2025 issued a Warning for similar findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

31Inspections
268Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 8.6 violations / inspection 8.6 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.93 violations / inspection 5.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2017059265 $200.00 Oct 16, 2017 Miami (Doral)

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections44 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections20 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando last inspected?
El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando had?
El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando find?
El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando was most recently inspected on September 2, 2026 with 20 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando ever been shut down?
No, El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
Has El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando been fined?
El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar in Orlando has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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