El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs

Last inspected:

3027 Forest Hill Blvd, Palm Springs, FL 33406
Overview

El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs has experienced significant food safety enforcement over its 15 inspections on record. The facility was emergency-closed twice in 2023 for roach and fly activity, documented on June 6 and April 4. Across all inspections from February 2012 to November 2025, the facility accumulated 79 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern: handwashing and hand-arm washing violations appeared in 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in 6 inspections, and management awareness violations in 4 inspections. In February and September 2024, inspectors recommended administrative complaints, and the facility has incurred $1,400 in total fines across 3 disciplinary actions. Most recently, on November 25, 2025, a routine inspection found 15 violations including 6 high-priority violations involving handwashing, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A separate callback inspection the same day found zero violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied.

Most recent closure: June 6, 2023 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
79Violations
2Closures
$1,400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs
DateReasonReopened
Roach & fly activity 08:16:00
Roach & fly activity 07:31:00

El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,400.00

Disciplinary action history for El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024013839 $600.00 Feb 12, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2023030666 $400.00 Jun 8, 2023 Tampa
2--2023020903 $400.00 Apr 5, 2023 Miami (Doral)

El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 9 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs last inspected?
El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 25, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs last shut down?
El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs was last shut down on June 6, 2023 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs had?
El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs find?
El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs was most recently inspected on November 25, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs ever been shut down?
Yes, El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
How much has El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs been fined?
El Riconcito Colombiano in Palm Springs has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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