What is MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe's health inspection score?

MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 2 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe last inspected?

MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe was last inspected on March 16, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe have?

MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe has 80 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe safe to eat at?

MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe has a safety score of 2/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe serve?

MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe

Name: MI Rinconcito Latino Cafe
Address: 18446 SW 97 AVE, Cutler Bay, 33157
Rating: 2

18446 SW 97 AVE, Cutler Bay

Last Inspected: 3/16/2026

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0Poor

American•South Miami

Ranked #205 of 210 in South MiamiBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 16, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

13.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

16x

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

29x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-117

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 0/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (2/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

18446 SW 97 AVE, Cutler Bay, FL 33157

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

15 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jan

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Routine - Food3 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

3 High5 Basic

8 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

5 High4 Med11 Basic

20 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−148 pts

High Priority (7)

−120 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(3x)Risk Factor−30
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holding(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (3)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−148 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High2 Med15 Basic

19 total6 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−149 pts

High Priority (7)

−120 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holding(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(4x)Risk Factor−40
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−149 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21Food time/temperature record missing−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−39 pts

Jul 22

Routine Inspection

2 High7 Med10 Basic

19 total

25/100inspection score

−96 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2
50Single-service items reused−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−96 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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